CLEAN : Math wizards stand ready to join Malaysia

CLEAN : Math wizards stand ready to join Malaysia

Assessment

Interactive Video

Science

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

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The video discusses the search for a missing aircraft, focusing on the challenges of locating it in a vast area. It covers the role of currents, probability maps, and Bayesian analysis in narrowing down the search area. The video also highlights the assumptions made by authorities and the technical means available for the search, emphasizing the importance of time and confidence factors in the analysis.

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5 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the size of the search area constructed by the Australians?

The size of Greenland

The size of Alaska

The size of Texas

The size of California

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a key component of Bayesian analysis in the context of the aircraft search?

Incorporating confidence factors for each piece of information

Ignoring negative search results

Using only positive search results

Relying solely on historical data

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does negative search information contribute to Bayesian analysis?

It increases the search area

It is disregarded as irrelevant

It helps refine the search area

It confirms the presence of the aircraft

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the maximum power duration of the pinger batteries used in the search?

50 days

40 days

30 days

20 days

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a significant challenge mentioned in the search for the missing aircraft?

Excessive funding

Small search area

Lack of technology

Limited lifespan of pinger batteries