SUMMARY
The probability that a randomly chosen adult smoker is male is calculated to be approximately 0.6842. This conclusion is derived from the given statistics: 40% of the population is male, 38% smoke, and 12% are female smokers. By establishing a hypothetical population of 100 individuals, it is determined that there are 26 male smokers, leading to the calculation of 26 male smokers out of 38 total smokers.
PREREQUISITES
- Understanding of basic probability concepts
- Familiarity with population statistics
- Ability to perform simple arithmetic calculations
- Knowledge of conditional probability
NEXT STEPS
- Study the principles of conditional probability
- Learn about Bayes' Theorem and its applications
- Explore statistical methods for population sampling
- Investigate the implications of demographic data on health statistics
USEFUL FOR
Students in statistics, data analysts, and anyone interested in understanding probability calculations related to demographic data.