Solving Probability Problems Using Simulation (VCE SSCE Mathematical Methods): Quizzes
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What does simulation help us estimate when solving probability problems?
What does simulation help us estimate when solving probability problems?
Probabilities when direct methods too hard
In the family example, what probability was assumed for each child being female?
In the family example, what probability was assumed for each child being female?
What does ONE trial consist of in the coin toss family simulation?
What does ONE trial consist of in the coin toss family simulation?
Tossing the coin six times
How many trials should be conducted for a reliable estimate?
How many trials should be conducted for a reliable estimate?
At least 50 trials
In 50 trials, 17 had at least 4 girls. What is the estimated probability?
In 50 trials, 17 had at least 4 girls. What is the estimated probability?
What tool was used to simulate the pizza shop cards problem?
What tool was used to simulate the pizza shop cards problem?
A fair six-sided die
In the pizza cards example, approximately how many pizzas needed on average?
In the pizza cards example, approximately how many pizzas needed on average?
15 pizzas
What does generate on a TI-Nspire?
What does generate on a TI-Nspire?
5 random integers between 2 and 4
Why is it important to make clear assumptions before starting a simulation?
Why is it important to make clear assumptions before starting a simulation?
Without assumptions, results meaningless
What happens when you conduct more trials in a simulation?
What happens when you conduct more trials in a simulation?
Better accuracy of estimates