Analyzing Anush's Game Statistics

The video tutorial explains a carnival game where Anush shoots two free throws. It covers the probability distribution of the number of successful shots and introduces a new random variable for net gain. The tutorial calculates the mean and standard deviation of the net gain, explaining how scaling and shifting affect these statistics. The video provides a detailed breakdown of the probability distribution and the calculations involved in determining the net gain from the game.

What is the main objective of the carnival game Anush is playing?

• To win a prize by guessing a number

• To make as many free throws as possible

• To score as many points as possible

• To complete a puzzle in the shortest time

What type of random variable is X in the context of Anush's game?

• Continuous random variable

• Discrete random variable

• Binary random variable

• Categorical random variable

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CCSS.7.EE.B.4A

How much does Anush win for each successful shot in the game?

• $5

• $10

• $15

• $20

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CCSS.7.NS.A.1A

What is the net gain for Anush if he makes zero shots?

• -$10

• $0

• -$5

• -$15

What is the probability that Anush makes exactly one shot?

• 0.64

• 0.16

• 0.48

• 0.36

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CCSS.6.SP.B.5C

How is the mean of the net gain N calculated?

• By subtracting 10 from the mean of X

• By dividing the mean of X by 10

• By multiplying the mean of X by 10 and subtracting 15

• By adding 15 to the mean of X

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CCSS.7.EE.B.3

What is the mean of Anush's net gain from the game?

• -$3

• $0

• -$5

• $3

How does scaling affect the standard deviation of a random variable?

• It decreases the standard deviation

• It scales the standard deviation by the same factor

• It has no effect on the standard deviation

• It shifts the standard deviation by a constant

What is the approximate standard deviation of Anush's net gain?

• 5.9

• 6.9

• 7.9

• 8.9

Why does shifting not affect the standard deviation of a random variable?

• Because it changes the mean

• Because it only affects the range

• Because it does not change the spread

• Because it alters the probability distribution