The theory of probability is an important branch of mathematics with many practical applications in the physical, medical, biological and social sciences. An understanding of this theory is essential to understand weather reports, medical findings, political doings and the state lotteries.
Students have many misconceptions about probability situations.
The purpose of this activity, is to begin the process of helping students to learn the basic principles of probability. Do the same for all B players in a different color. Help students determine range, mode and mean for each set of data. Compare the results. Do a tree diagram to determine the possible outcomes.