Probability of Liking Cantaloupe

Oct 13, 2025 by wbrum.org 13 views

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Introduction

In this article, we will delve into the analysis of a survey conducted to determine the preference of a particular fruit, cantaloupe. The survey collected data from 200 participants, who were asked to indicate whether they like or dislike cantaloupe. The results of the survey are presented in a contingency table, which we will analyze to draw conclusions about the preference of cantaloupe.

Survey Results

The survey results are presented in the following contingency table:

	Like Cantaloupe	Do Not Like Cantaloupe	Total
Cantaloupe	93	16	109
Not Cantaloupe	66	25	91
Total	159	41	200

Analysis

To analyze the survey results, we will use the concept of conditional probability. We will calculate the probability of a participant liking or disliking cantaloupe, given that they have been classified as a cantaloupe or not cantaloupe.

Probability of Liking Cantaloupe

Let's calculate the probability of a participant liking cantaloupe, given that they have been classified as a cantaloupe.

P(Like | Cantaloupe) = (Number of participants who like cantaloupe and are classified as cantaloupe) / (Total number of participants who are classified as cantaloupe) = 93 / 109 = 0.853

This means that approximately 85.3% of participants who are classified as cantaloupe like cantaloupe.

Probability of Disliking Cantaloupe

Now, let's calculate the probability of a participant disliking cantaloupe, given that they have been classified as a cantaloupe.

P(Dislike | Cantaloupe) = (Number of participants who dislike cantaloupe and are classified as cantaloupe) / (Total number of participants who are classified as cantaloupe) = 16 / 109 = 0.147

This means that approximately 14.7% of participants who are classified as cantaloupe dislike cantaloupe.

Probability of Liking Cantaloupe Given Not Cantaloupe

Next, let's calculate the probability of a participant liking cantaloupe, given that they have not been classified as a cantaloupe.

P(Like | Not Cantaloupe) = (Number of participants who like cantaloupe and are not classified as cantaloupe) / (Total number of participants who are not classified as cantaloupe) = 66 / 91 = 0.724

This means that approximately 72.4% of participants who are not classified as cantaloupe like cantaloupe.

Probability of Disliking Cantaloupe Given Not Cantaloupe

Finally, let's calculate the probability of a participant disliking cantaloupe, given that they have not been classified as a cantaloupe.

P(Dislike | Not Cantaloupe) = (Number of participants who dislike cantaloupe and are not classified as cantaloupe) / (Total number of participants who are not classified as cantaloupe) = 25 / 91 = 0.276

This means that approximately 27.6% of participants who are not classified as cantaloupe dislike cantaloupe.

Conclusion

In conclusion, the analysis of the survey results reveals that approximately 85.3% of participants who are classified as cantaloupe like cantaloupe, while approximately 72.4% of participants who are not classified as cantaloupe like cantaloupe. These results suggest that the preference of cantaloupe is not strongly correlated with the classification of cantaloupe.

Limitations

One limitation of this analysis is that it assumes that the classification of cantaloupe is independent of the preference of cantaloupe. However, in reality, the classification of cantaloupe may be influenced by various factors, such as cultural background, personal experience, and social norms. Therefore, the results of this analysis should be interpreted with caution.

Future Research Directions

Future research directions may include:

Investigating the relationship between the classification of cantaloupe and the preference of cantaloupe, using more advanced statistical methods.
Examining the impact of cultural background, personal experience, and social norms on the preference of cantaloupe.
Conducting surveys in different populations to determine whether the results of this analysis are generalizable.

References

[1] [Reference 1]
[2] [Reference 2]
[3] [Reference 3]

Note: The references are not provided as they are not available.

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Introduction

In our previous article, we analyzed the results of a survey conducted to determine the preference of a particular fruit, cantaloupe. The survey collected data from 200 participants, who were asked to indicate whether they like or dislike cantaloupe. In this article, we will answer some of the frequently asked questions (FAQs) related to the survey results.

Q&A

Q: What is the purpose of the survey?

A: The purpose of the survey is to determine the preference of cantaloupe among the participants.

Q: How was the survey conducted?

A: The survey was conducted using a contingency table, which collected data from 200 participants.

Q: What are the results of the survey?

A: The results of the survey are presented in the following contingency table:

	Like Cantaloupe	Do Not Like Cantaloupe	Total
Cantaloupe	93	16	109
Not Cantaloupe	66	25	91
Total	159	41	200

Q: What is the probability of liking cantaloupe given that a participant is classified as a cantaloupe?

A: The probability of liking cantaloupe given that a participant is classified as a cantaloupe is approximately 85.3%.

Q: What is the probability of disliking cantaloupe given that a participant is classified as a cantaloupe?

A: The probability of disliking cantaloupe given that a participant is classified as a cantaloupe is approximately 14.7%.

Q: What is the probability of liking cantaloupe given that a participant is not classified as a cantaloupe?

A: The probability of liking cantaloupe given that a participant is not classified as a cantaloupe is approximately 72.4%.

Q: What is the probability of disliking cantaloupe given that a participant is not classified as a cantaloupe?

A: The probability of disliking cantaloupe given that a participant is not classified as a cantaloupe is approximately 27.6%.

Q: What are the limitations of the survey?

A: One limitation of the survey is that it assumes that the classification of cantaloupe is independent of the preference of cantaloupe. However, in reality, the classification of cantaloupe may be influenced by various factors, such as cultural background, personal experience, and social norms.

Q: What are the future research directions?

A: Future research directions may include:

Investigating the relationship between the classification of cantaloupe and the preference of cantaloupe, using more advanced statistical methods.
Examining the impact of cultural background, personal experience, and social norms on the preference of cantaloupe.
Conducting surveys in different populations to determine whether the results of this analysis are generalizable.

Conclusion

In conclusion, the Q&A article provides answers to some of the frequently asked questions related to the survey results. The survey results suggest that approximately 85.3% of participants who are classified as cantaloupe like cantaloupe, while approximately 72.4% of participants who are not classified as cantaloupe like cantaloupe. These results suggest that the preference of cantaloupe is not strongly correlated with the classification of cantaloupe.

References

[1] [Reference 1]
[2] [Reference 2]
[3] [Reference 3]

Note: The references are not provided as they are not available.