Pseudocode for Probability and Simulation (VCE SSCE Mathematical Methods): Quizzes
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What is the main advantage of using computer simulation for probability experiments?
What is the main advantage of using computer simulation for probability experiments?
It can perform thousands of trials quickly
What does the function generate?
What does the function generate?
A random real number in the interval
What values can produce?
What values can produce?
Any integer from to inclusive
When should you use a for loop in pseudocode?
When should you use a for loop in pseudocode?
When you know exactly how many iterations
When should you use a while loop?
When should you use a while loop?
When you continue until a condition is met
How do you calculate a probability estimate from a simulation with trials?
How do you calculate a probability estimate from a simulation with trials?
where count is successes
How many equally likely outcomes are there when rolling three dice?
How many equally likely outcomes are there when rolling three dice?
What is the key difference between and ?
What is the key difference between and ?
gives decimals, integers
Why use nested loops for calculating exact probability with three dice?
Why use nested loops for calculating exact probability with three dice?
To examine every possible outcome exactly once
What is the key difference between simulation and exact probability algorithms?
What is the key difference between simulation and exact probability algorithms?
Simulation estimates, exact calculates exactly