Joel scores in 80% of his games. His team is starting the playoffs, and if they make it to the state championship, they will have played 5 games. Joel wants to determine the probability that he scores in 4 of the 5 games.

Which simulation design has an appropriate device and a correct trial?
A) Roll a die letting 1 represent Joel scoring and 2-6 represent Joel not scoring. Roll the die four times.
B) Roll a die letting 1 represent Joel scoring and 2-6 represent Joel not scoring. Roll the die five times.

Question

Joel scores in 80% of his games. His team is starting the playoffs, and if they make it to the state championship, they will have played 5 games. Joel wants to determine the probability that he scores in 4 of the 5 games. 

Which simulation design has an appropriate device and a correct trial?
A)	Roll a die letting 1 represent Joel scoring and 2-6 represent Joel not scoring. Roll the die four times.	
B)	Roll a die letting 1 represent Joel scoring and 2-6 represent Joel not scoring. Roll the die five times.

anonymous · Answer

C)	Using a table of random digits select a digit between 0 and 9. Let 0-7 represent Joel scoring and 8-9 represent Joel not scoring. Select four digits.	
D)	Using a table of random digits select a digit between 0 and 9. Let 0-7 represent Joel scoring and 8-9 represent Joel not scoring. Select five digits.

denonakavro · Answer

I am in AP Stats and I am sure the answer will be D