Solving Probability Problems Using Simulation (VCE SSCE Mathematical Methods): Flashcards
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Purpose of simulation in probability
Purpose of simulation in probability
Estimate probabilities when direct calculation too difficult
Key method in simulation
Key method in simulation
Repeated random trials
Independence assumption in simulation
Independence assumption in simulation
Each outcome's probability unaffected by previous outcomes
Definition of one trial
Definition of one trial
One complete run of the random experiment
Minimum trials for reliable estimate
Minimum trials for reliable estimate
At least 50 trials
Formula: probability from simulation
Formula: probability from simulation
Favorable outcomes / total trials
Fair coin in simulation represents
Fair coin in simulation represents
Probability of 0.5 (two equal outcomes)
Tool for six equal outcomes
Tool for six equal outcomes
Fair six-sided die
Besides probability, simulation estimates
Besides probability, simulation estimates
Averages, max values, attempts needed
Effect of increasing trial number
Effect of increasing trial number
Better accuracy in estimate