Understanding Compound Events and Probability

Understanding Compound Events and Probability

Assessment

Interactive Video

Mathematics

7th - 8th Grade

Hard

Created by

Thomas White

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This video tutorial for 7th-grade math covers the use of technology, such as graphing calculators, to simulate simpler compound events. It explains how to generate random numbers, conduct simulations, and estimate probabilities. The tutorial also discusses organizing trials, identifying favorable outcomes, and understanding probability concepts like sample space and complements. The video concludes with encouragement for students as they transition to 8th-grade math.

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18 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary purpose of using technology in simulations?

To replace traditional learning methods

To avoid using any mathematical concepts

To estimate probabilities more efficiently

To make the process more complicated

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which button sequence is used to generate random numbers on a T184 graphing calculator?

Math, down arrow, down arrow, five

Math, up arrow, up arrow, five

Math, left arrow, left arrow, five

Math, right arrow, right arrow, five

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How can you generate more random numbers on a T184 calculator?

By pressing the enter key repeatedly

By pressing the left arrow repeatedly

By pressing the right arrow repeatedly

By pressing the math key repeatedly

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What should you do if the T184 Plus calculator doesn't have the random integer wizard?

Use a different calculator

Stop the experiment

Look online for instructions

Use only even numbers

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the role of the lower and upper limits in generating random numbers?

They determine the number of trials

They define the range of random numbers

They set the probability model

They decide the number of favorable outcomes

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is an alternative to using technology for generating random numbers?

Consulting a math textbook

Using a computer program

Rolling dice or using a spinner

Asking a friend for numbers

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the first step in setting up a simple compound event experiment?

Selecting a simple compound event to test

Deciding the number of trials

Generating random numbers

Choosing the model probability

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