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To find: the probability that a job applicant declined under suspicion of dishonesty was trustworthy.
Answer to Problem 46E
81.4%
Explanation of Solution
Given:
Formula used:
Calculation:
Define the
T = applicant is trustworthy
L = polygraph detected as lies.
Using the Baye’s formula the required probability is,
Thus, the probability that a job applicant declined under suspicion of dishonesty was trustworthy is 81.4%.
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