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Example 6.2
Using the flip of a coin to simulate boys/girls born in a family
NOTE: The AP Exam gives full credit for problems solved by simulation even if the problem doesnt call for it!
Simulation Tools
Random Digits Table
Table Bvery back Each digit has an equal chance of appearing Each group of digits has an equal chance of appearing
Calculator-randInt command
math > prb > randInt > input (min, max, # of trials) You can store values in a List for use
STO > List name
Simulation Steps:
A couple plans to have children until they have a girl or until they have four children, whichever comes first. What is the probability that they have a girl?
3. Assign digits to represent outcomes. 4. Simulate many repetitions 5. State your conclusions.
What did you find?
Homework Assignment
Simulation Steps:
Orders of frozen yogurt flavors (based on sales) have the following relative frequencies: 38% chocolate, 42% vanilla, and 20% strawberry. We want to simulate 10 customers entering the store and ordering yogurt.
3. Assign digits to represent outcomes. 4. Simulate many repetitions 5. State your conclusions.
What did you find?
What position(s), one through nine, do you believe would be the worst to start your chip in?
Why?
LETs SIMULATE!
What do we need to assume? Set-up the simulation!
Grade Distribution
1 A 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
B C D F