you(bot) said: To calculate the discrepancies between the experimental and the expected probabilities, we need to subtract the expected probability of each outcome (1/6) from its experimental probability (frequency/total trials) and take the absolute value of the difference. Then, we need to find the smallest of those differences.
The table below shows the expected probabilities, the experimental probabilities, and the corresponding discrepancies:
| Outcome | Expected Probability | Experimental Probability | Absolute Difference |
|---------|---------------------|--------------------------|----------------------|
| 2 | 0.167 | 10/61 | 0.057 |
| 4 | 0.167 | 9/61 | 0.048 |
| 6 | 0.167 | 6/61 | 0.031 |
| 8 | 0.167 | 15/61 | 0.004 |
| 10 | 0.167 | 13/61 | 0.012 |
| 12 | 0.167 | 8/61 | 0.064 |
The smallest discrepancy is 0.004, which occurs for an outcome of 8. Therefore, the smallest discrepancy between the experimental and the expected probability is 0.004 (to the nearest thousandth).
Hence, the answer is 0.004. And you(bot) also said: I apologize for the mistake. After reviewing my response, I've identified an error in my calculations.
To calculate the discrepancies correctly, we need to take the absolute value of the difference between the experimental and the expected probabilities for each outcome.
The expected probability for each outcome is 1/6 = 0.1667 or approximately 0.167. The experimental probabilities are given by the frequencies divided by the total number of trials, which is 10 + 9 + 6 + 15 + 13 + 8 = 61.
To find the smallest discrepancy between the experimental and the expected probability, we need to calculate the absolute difference between the two for each outcome and then identify the smallest of those differences.
The table below shows the expected probabilities, the experimental probabilities, and the corresponding absolute differences:
| Outcome | Expected Probability | Experimental Probability | Absolute Difference |
|---------|---------------------|--------------------------|----------------------|
| 2 | 0.167 | 10/61 | 0.063 |
| 4 | 0.167 | 9/61 | 0.035 |
| 6 | 0.167 | 6/61 | 0.101 |
| 8 | 0.167 | 15/61 | 0.002 |
| 10 | 0.167 | 13/61 | 0.011 |
| 12 | 0.167 | 8/61 | 0.067 |
The smallest absolute difference is 0.002, which corresponds to the outcome of 8. Therefore, the smallest discrepancy between the experimental and the expected probability is 0.002 (to the nearest thousandth).
Hence, the answer is 0.002.
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I apologize for the mistake in my previous response. After reviewing my calculations, the correct answer is 0.002. The table below shows the expected probabilities, the experimental probabilities, and the corresponding absolute differences:
| Outcome | Expected Probability | Experimental Probability | Absolute Difference |
|---------|---------------------|--------------------------|----------------------|
| 2 | 0.167 | 10/61 | 0.063 |
| 4 | 0.167 | 9/61 | 0.035 |
| 6 | 0.167 | 6/61 | 0.101 |
| 8 | 0.167 | 15/61 | 0.002 |
| 10 | 0.167 | 13/61 | 0.011 |
| 12 | 0.167 | 8/61 | 0.067 |
The smallest absolute difference is 0.002, which corresponds to the outcome of 8. Therefore, the smallest discrepancy between the experimental and the expected probability is 0.002 (to the nearest thousandth).
Once again, I apologize for any confusion my previous response may have caused.
Use the table to answer the question.
Outcomes K I N D
Frequency 120 140 105 135
A spinner is divided into 4 sections labeled as K, I, N, D. Xavier reproduced the wheel and uses a computer to simulate the outcomes of 500 spins. What is the approximate probability that the spinner will stop on a consonant on the next spin?
(1 point)
Responses
0.24
0.24
0.45
0.45
0.72
0.72
0.28
0.28
The spinner has 4 sections labeled K, I, N, D. Thus, there are 4 possible outcomes. The consonants are K, N, and D. The frequency of each consonant is 120 + 105 + 135 = 360. Therefore, the probability of getting a consonant on any given spin is:
P(consonant) = frequency of consonants / total frequency
P(consonant) = 360 / (120 + 140 + 105 + 135)
P(consonant) = 360 / 500
P(consonant) = 0.72
Therefore, the approximate probability that the spinner will stop on a consonant on the next spin is 0.72.
The correct answer is (C) 0.72.
Probability of Chance Events Quick Check
2 of 52 of 5 Items
Question
The letter tiles C, A, R, E, and S are placed in a box. Without looking, Jorelle picks a letter tile from the box and records the result before placing it back. He repeats the procedure 100 times and observes the following results:
Outcomes C A R E S
Frequency 20 25 30 10 15
Based on the observed frequency, develop a probability model for this experiment. Express the probability in decimal form, rounded to the nearest hundredth.
(1 point)
Responses
X C A R E S
P(X) 0.25 0.25 0.35 0.15 0.15X C A R E S P(X) 0.25 0.25 0.35 0.15 0.15 ,
X C A R E S
P(X) 0.20 0.30 0.25 0.10 0.15X C A R E S P(X) 0.20 0.30 0.25 0.10 0.15 ,
X C A R E S
P(X) 0.02 0.03 0.03 0.01 0.015X C A R E S P(X) 0.02 0.03 0.03 0.01 0.015 ,
X C A R E S
P(X) 0.20 0.25 0.30 0.10 0.15X C A R E S P(X) 0.20 0.25 0.30 0.10 0.15 ,
To develop a probability model, we need to find the probability of each outcome (selecting each letter tile) based on the observed frequency. The total frequency is 20 + 25 + 30 + 10 + 15 = 100. So, the probability of selecting each letter tile is:
P(C) = 20/100 = 0.20
P(A) = 25/100 = 0.25
P(R) = 30/100 = 0.30
P(E) = 10/100 = 0.10
P(S) = 15/100 = 0.15
Rounding each probability to the nearest hundredth, we get:
X C A R E S
P(X) 0.20 0.25 0.30 0.10 0.15
Therefore, the correct answer is (B) X C A R E S P(X) 0.20 0.30 0.25 0.10 0.15.
The sample space of an experiment is S={1, 2, 3, 4, 5}. If each outcome is equally likely to occur, which graph models the expected probability of each outcome?(1 point)
Responses
A bar chart is titled: Probability Model for Selecting a Number from left bracket 1 comma 2 comma 3 comma 4 comma 5 right bracket. The x-axis shows outcomes and y-axis shows probability from 0 to 2.5 in increments of 0.5.
Image with alt text: A bar chart is titled: Probability Model for Selecting a Number from left bracket 1 comma 2 comma 3 comma 4 comma 5 right bracket. The x-axis shows outcomes and y-axis shows probability from 0 to 2.5 in increments of 0.5.
A bar chart is titled: Probability Model for Selecting a Number from left bracket 1 comma 2 comma 3 comma 4 comma 5 right bracket. The x-axis shows outcomes and y-axis shows probability from 0 to 0.12 in increments of 0.02.
Image with alt text: A bar chart is titled: Probability Model for Selecting a Number from left bracket 1 comma 2 comma 3 comma 4 comma 5 right bracket. The x-axis shows outcomes and y-axis shows probability from 0 to 0.12 in increments of 0.02.
A bar chart is titled: Probability Model for Selecting a Number from left bracket 1 comma 2 comma 3 comma 4 comma 5 right bracket. The x-axis shows outcomes and y-axis shows probability from 0 to 6 in increments of 1.
Image with alt text: A bar chart is titled: Probability Model for Selecting a Number from left bracket 1 comma 2 comma 3 comma 4 comma 5 right bracket. The x-axis shows outcomes and y-axis shows probability from 0 to 6 in increments of 1.
A bar chart is titled: Probability Model for Selecting a Number from left bracket 1 comma 2 comma 3 comma 4 comma 5 right bracket. The x-axis shows outcomes and y-axis shows probability from 0 to 0.25 in increments of 0.05.
Image with alt text: A bar chart is titled: Probability Model for Selecting a Number from left bracket 1 comma 2 comma 3 comma 4 comma 5 right bracket. The x-axis shows outcomes and y-axis shows probability from 0 to 0.25 in increments of 0.05.
Since each outcome is equally likely to occur, the expected probability of each outcome is the same. Therefore, a probability model for this experiment would show equal probabilities for each outcome.
Looking at the answer choices, the only graph that shows equal probabilities for each outcome is (D): A bar chart titled "Probability Model for Selecting a Number from [1, 2, 3, 4, 5]" with the x-axis showing the outcomes and the y-axis showing probability from 0 to 0.25 in increments of 0.05.
So, the correct answer is (D).
Use the tables to answer the question.
Simon’s Results
Number of White Balls Selected Number of Red Balls Selected
Bowl A 5 15
Bowl B 16 4
Clark’s Results
Number of White Balls Selected Number of Red Balls Selected
Bowl A 45 55
Bowl B 60 40
Bowls A and B contain a number of white and red balls. Simon and Clark repeatedly selected a ball from both bowls and recorded the results in a table. Whose results will give you a better indication about the proportion of white and red balls in each bowl? Explain your answer.
(1 point)
Responses
Neither; they conducted the same number of trials.
Neither; they conducted the same number of trials.
Clark’s experiment. He conducted a greater number of trials than Simon.
Clark’s experiment. He conducted a greater number of trials than Simon.
Both results can be used, as they performed the experiment at random.
Both results can be used, as they performed the experiment at random.
Simon’s experiment. He conducted a greater number of trials than Clark.
Simon’s experiment. He conducted a greater number of trials than Clark.
Clark's experiment will give a better indication about the proportion of white and red balls in each bowl. This is because Clark conducted a greater number of trials than Simon, which means his results are likely more representative of the true proportion of white and red balls in each bowl. Clark's larger sample size reduces the impact of random variation and provides more accurate estimates of the true probability of selecting a white or red ball from each bowl.
Therefore, the correct answer is (B) Clark's experiment. He conducted a greater number of trials than Simon.
Probability of Chance Events Quick Check
5 of 55 of 5 Items
Question
Use the table to answer the question.
Number of White Balls Selected Number of Red Balls Selected
Bowl A 5 15
Bowl B 16 4
Bowls A and B contain a number of white and red balls. Simon repeatedly selected a ball from both bowls and recorded the results in a table. Using Simon’s results, what is the experimental probability of picking a red ball from Bowl A? The answer needs to be in percent form.
(1 point)
Responses
78.95%
78.95%
37.5%
37.5%
75%
75%
25%
25%