Which probability tool would not be an appropriate choice for a simulation that models an action that has four possible outcomes?
a standard die

a standard deck of cards

a random number generator

a spinner with equal sections labeled A, B, C, D

Question

Which probability tool would not be an appropriate choice for a simulation that models an action that has four possible outcomes?
 a standard die 

 a standard deck of cards 

 a random number generator 

 a spinner with equal sections labeled A, B, C, D

anonymous · Answer

a standard die

anonymous · Answer

I supposed you could just ignore 5 and 6 when they come up.  :)

anonymous · Answer

thank you @sauravshakya you were right:) and @telliott99  what??

anonymous · Answer

It's perfectly alright to use a 6-sided die to model an situation with four random outcomes.  You just do what I said.  Now you have, effectively, a 4-sided die.

anonymous · Answer

but they will effect the probability of others @telliott99

anonymous · Answer

No I don't think so.

anonymous · Answer

@kropot72

anonymous · Answer

why?

anonymous · Answer

If he comes, he will explain it to you.

anonymous · Answer

Look, the 6 numbers come up with the same P = 1/6
If we ignore the result when 5 or 6 come up, then we've reduced the sample space to 4 events, still with equal probabilities.

anonymous · Answer

but the total probabilty will not be 1