Gambler's Fallacy: Longest Streaks
Math: Statistics: Probability and Random Variables
9-12
60 Minutes
TI Connect™
TI-84 series
This is Activity 7 from the EXPLORATIONS Book:
Exploring Mathematics with the Probability Simulation Application.
Exploring Mathematics with the Probability Simulation Application.
Lessons
Gambler's Fallacy: Longest Streaks
Activity Overview
In this activity, students explore longest the streak for 7 tosses of a coin. They understand the relationship between relative frequency and Theoretical probability. They will be able to clear misconceptions about probabilities of streaks.
Before the Activity
Install the Probability Simulation Application on the calculator using one of these two methods:
- TI Connect™, a TI Connectivity Cable, and the Unit-to-Unit Link Cable
- TI-Navigator™ "send to class" feature
- Load the program STREAKS on the calculator
- See the attached PDF file for detailed instructions for this activity
- Print pages 83 - 96 from the attached PDF file for your class
During the Activity
Distribute pages to your class.
Follow the Activity procedures:
After the Activity
Students will complete the Student Worksheet and answer questions.
Review student results:
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Before the Activity Files
Math: Statistics: Probability and Random Variables
9-12
60 Minutes
TI Connect™
TI-84 series
This is Activity 7 from the EXPLORATIONS Book:
Exploring Mathematics with the Probability Simulation Application.
Exploring Mathematics with the Probability Simulation Application.
Lessons
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