Discrete Distribution (Playing Card Experiment) Quiz
The question sheet
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What experimental procedure is used to obtain the empirical data?
- Pick one card from a shuffled deck
- Roll a fair six-sided die
- Flip a coin ten times
- Draw two cards at once
Reveal answer
Answer: Pick one card from a shuffled deck
Source evidence
PDF page 293: The experimental procedure for empirical data is to pick one card from a deck of shuffled cards.
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How many full decks of playing cards are used?
- One full deck
- Two decks
- Three decks
- Half a deck
Reveal answer
Answer: One full deck
Source evidence
PDF page 293: • One full deck of playing cards
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What calculator command generates 10 draws of cards with four suits?
- randBin(4,10)
- randInt(1,10,4)
- randInt(1,4,10)
- rand(4)
Reveal answer
Answer: randInt(1,4,10)
Source evidence
PDF page 293: clubs. Generate 10 draws of cards with four suits with randInt(1,4,10).
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The student compares empirical data to a theoretical distribution to determine if it fits what?
- A binomial trial
- A continuous curve
- A discrete distribution
- A normal distribution
Reveal answer
Answer: A discrete distribution
Source evidence
PDF page 293: • The student will compare empirical data and a theoretical distribution to determine if an everyday experiment fits
PDF page 293: a discrete distribution.
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Which is one stated objective of the experiment?
- Count deck errors
- Understand long-term probabilities
- Measure card thickness
- Design a new card game
Reveal answer
Answer: Understand long-term probabilities
Source evidence
PDF page 293: • The student will demonstrate an understanding of long-term probabilities.
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The technology-generated simulation is compared to what?
- A theoretical distribution
- Empirical data only
- A histogram of coins
- Another simulation
Reveal answer
Answer: A theoretical distribution
Source evidence
PDF page 293: • The student will compare technology-generated simulation and a theoretical distribution.
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How is the simulation data collected in this experiment?
- By rolling dice
- By flipping coins
- Using a programmable calculator
- By hand-drawing cards
Reveal answer
Answer: Using a programmable calculator
Source evidence
PDF page 293: Repeat the experimental procedure using a programmable calculator.
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What does 'RF' stand for in the note?
- Row factor
- Relative frequency
- Real function
- Random frequency
Reveal answer
Answer: Relative frequency
Source evidence
PDF page 296: NOTE RF = relative frequency
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The theoretical PDF chart is built based on the distribution in which section?
- The Procedure section
- The Results section
- The Glossary section
- The Summary section
Reveal answer
Answer: The Procedure section
Source evidence
PDF page 295: a. Build the theoretical PDF chart based on the distribution in the Procedure section.
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After building the theoretical PDF, what graph should be constructed?
- A scatter plot
- A box plot
- A line graph
- A histogram
Reveal answer
Answer: A histogram
Source evidence
PDF page 296: c. Construct a histogram of the theoretical distribution.
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To how many decimal places should the calculated answers be rounded?
- Five
- Four
- Three
- Two
Reveal answer
Answer: Four
Source evidence
PDF page 296: Use the table from the Theoretical Distribution section to calculate the following answers. Round your answers to four decimal places.
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Which probability calculation is requested from the theoretical table?
- P(x = 3)
- P(x = 10)
- P(x = 12)
- P(x = 20)
Reveal answer
Answer: P(x = 3)
Source evidence
PDF page 296: • P(x = 3) = ________
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