A study by a reputable research organization found that when presented with prints from the same individual, a fingerprint expert will correctly identify the match 95% of the time. In contrast, a novice will correctly identify the match 74% of the time. Consider a sample of five different pairs of fingerprints, where each pair is a match. Complete parts a and b below.
a. What is the probability that an expert will correctly identify the match in all five pairs of fingerprints?
The probability is?
(Round to four decimal places as needed.)
b. What is the probability that a novice will correctly identify the match in all five
pairs of fingerprints?
The probability is?
(Round to four decimal places as needed.)
Solution:-
a. The probability is 0.7738
b. The probability is 0.2219
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