Statistics & Probability Flashcards: Compare Strategies Using Expected Value

Study Compare Strategies Using Expected Value in Statistics & Probability with focused flashcards that help you recognize the idea, recall the key rule, and apply it in practice-style prompts.

QUESTION

Compute the expected out-of-pocket cost with deductible $d=500$ for loss $L=1200$ .

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ANSWER

$700$ . Loss $1200 - 500$ deductible = $700$ out-of-pocket.

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A gamer chooses between two loot boxes to open repeatedly. Net payoff is the value of the item received minus the purchase price. Strategy A: Costs $4. Outcomes: with probability

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you get an item worth $5 (net $1); with probability

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you get an item worth $0 (net $-4). Strategy B: Costs $4. Outcomes: with probability

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you get an item worth $30 (net $26); with probability

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you get an item worth $0 (net $-4). Which strategy would result in a higher average net payoff over many repetitions?

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