Simulation
Not what you're looking for?
As you discussed earlier, four students called in to say they would miss their exam due to a flat tire. On the make-up exam the instructor as each student to list the tire that was flat. We concluded that there was only a 1/64 chance that all four would randomly agree if they actually had not had a flat.
Simulate the situation for 200 trials in Excel (the four list their tires and you tally whether they all match). Is your answer closer to 1/64 or to 1/256 which was another option on the discussion table?
Purchase this Solution
Solution Summary
The solution uses simulation (in Excel using RAND()) to demonstrate probability concepts.
Solution Preview
Please find my answer attached in the Excel file. I have used the RAND() function to generate the list of random ...
Purchase this Solution
Free BrainMass Quizzes
Know Your Statistical Concepts
Each question is a choice-summary multiple choice question that presents you with a statistical concept and then 4 numbered statements. You must decide which (if any) of the numbered statements is/are true as they relate to the statistical concept.
Terms and Definitions for Statistics
This quiz covers basic terms and definitions of statistics.
Measures of Central Tendency
Tests knowledge of the three main measures of central tendency, including some simple calculation questions.
Measures of Central Tendency
This quiz evaluates the students understanding of the measures of central tendency seen in statistics. This quiz is specifically designed to incorporate the measures of central tendency as they relate to psychological research.