Probability Simulation in Sports

Probability Simulation in Sports

Assessment

Interactive Video

Mathematics

6th - 7th Grade

Hard

Created by

Thomas White

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The video tutorial explains how to use a random number table to simulate events, specifically focusing on simulating soccer penalty kicks. DeAndre has a 41% chance of scoring, represented by numbers 1 to 41. The video analyzes the outcomes of trials 7 and 8, showing how to determine if DeAndre scores or misses based on the random numbers drawn.

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15 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main purpose of using a random number table in this problem?

To determine the weather forecast

To simulate the outcomes of penalty kicks

To generate random numbers for fun

To calculate the probability of winning a game

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What range of numbers in the random number table represents DeAndre scoring a penalty kick?

50 to 100

1 to 50

42 to 100

1 to 41

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is DeAndre's chance of hitting his penalty kicks?

50%

41%

30%

60%

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In trial 7, what were the numbers for DeAndre's penalty kicks?

50 and 60

23 and 82

76 and 70

41 and 42

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the outcome of trial 7 for DeAndre's penalty kicks?

Scored both

Missed both

Scored one, missed one

Missed first, scored second

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the number 76 in trial 7 indicate?

A draw

A retake

A miss

A score

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In trial 8, what was the number for DeAndre's first penalty kick?

23

82

76

41

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