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Students will create 2 reports for this project: The first is a situation where the probability can be calculated. Examples include: *What are the chances of guessing on a 4 question multiple choice test (with possible answers a, b ,c, and d) and getting 0 right? *If I pressed 20 piano keys what are the chances of 3 C#’s? The second is a situation where the probability is defined empirically and the student must lookup the value. Examples include: *What percentage of flights end in a plane cras

This project can be used as a Unit 1 project for either a regular or an AP Stats course. It should take (at least 2) periods to complete. This is at the discretion of the teacher. Basic Activity Outline:In this project students will begin with a worksheet. The sheet includes: *4 topics *4 (2x4 tables) Students are to fill in 2 data sets for each level of measurement (Nominal, Ordinal, Interval, Ratio) Upon completion of the worksheet students will:*Form groups *Select Topics *Create a p