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What is the probability of a couple ideally wanting 2 children based on the given survey results?
What is the probability of a couple ideally wanting 2 children based on the given survey results?
If a couple has 5 kids, how would this scenario be characterized in relation to the survey data?
If a couple has 5 kids, how would this scenario be characterized in relation to the survey data?
What is the expected value when betting on a single number on a roulette wheel with a payout of $35?
What is the expected value when betting on a single number on a roulette wheel with a payout of $35?
What is the probability of winning at least once in 15 spins, given the probability of winning a single spin is approximately 0.0263?
What is the probability of winning at least once in 15 spins, given the probability of winning a single spin is approximately 0.0263?
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If you were to bet on a single number for 50 spins, what outcome should you expect based on the roulette wheel logic?
If you were to bet on a single number for 50 spins, what outcome should you expect based on the roulette wheel logic?
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Study Notes
Discrete Probability Distribution
- 843 newlywed couples surveyed about ideal number of children
- Frequency distribution of number of kids given (frequency of each number of children)
- Create a probability distribution table (X = number of kids, P(x) = probability of that number of kids)
- Round probabilities to 4 decimal places
Calculating the Mean
- Find the mean of the random variable (number of kids)
- Show your work manually to calculate the mean
- Explain what the calculated mean represents (expected number of kids)
Unusual Event
- Determine if having 5 kids is unusual based on the probability distribution
- Explain why or why not based on the calculated probability
Roulette Wheel Probability
- 38 numbers on a roulette wheel
- Bet $1 on a single number
- Win $35 if the number lands on your bet (receive $34 + your bet)
- Lose bet if it lands on any other number
- Calculate the probability of winning a single spin
Probability of Multiple Wins
- Calculate the probability of winning 1 spin out of 15 spins
- Calculate the probability of winning 4 spins out of 15 spins
- Use the binomial probability formula
Expected Value
- Calculate the expected value for betting on a single number
- Explain what the expected value represents (average amount one can expect to win or lose per bet)
Repeated Spin Outcome
- Calculate the expected outcome if you spin the wheel 50 times (betting on the same number)
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Description
Test your understanding of discrete probability distributions and roulette wheel probabilities in this quiz. You'll work with survey data on ideal family sizes and calculate various probabilities, including the expected number of children and the likelihood of winning on a roulette bet. Delve into the concepts of probability and unusual events through practical examples.
