Understanding Simulations and Trials

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What is an outcome?

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The result that occurs from a trial.

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What is a component?

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Basic event of the situation we want to model.

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What is a simulation?

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Artificial data that models a real-world scenario by using random numbers to represent the outcomes of real events.

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What is a trial?

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The sequence of events we want to investigate.

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How can you represent answering 25 multiple-choice questions with 4 choices for each answer?

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Spin a spinner with four sections 25 times.

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What is the difference between a trial and a simulation?

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A trial is a sequence of events we want to investigate, while a simulation uses random numbers to model real-world scenarios.

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What is the purpose of using simulations in experiments?

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To model complex real-world scenarios and predict outcomes without conducting real trials.

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What does it mean to conduct a trial in a simulation?

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It refers to performing a single instance of the simulation to observe the outcome.

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What is the role of random numbers in simulations?

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They represent the outcomes of real events in a controlled manner.

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Can a simulation provide exact results?

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No, simulations provide approximate results based on modeled scenarios.