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xaze · Answer

The chance of a white Christmas (defined as at least one inch of snow on the ground) in Spokane is approximately 60%. Run simulations for each of the following.

a) Run a simulation for 10 years and record how many times a white Christmas occurs. Describe and record your results below.
b) Repeat the above simulation 9 more times. Record your results below.
c) Compare your results with the 60% theoretical probability and comment.

anonymous · Answer

for 1 simulation, you have 60% change that you will have white Christmas.

for 2 simulation, 
 ---  no white christmas  = 64%
---- 1 white christmas = ??
---- 2 white christmas  = 36%

anonymous · Answer

there are all possibilities, you cannot say for certain that there will be 8 white Christmas or 7 ..
although you can calculate the percentage of it.