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'''Topic and Concept:'''
  Measurement, [[Measurement#ErrorAccuracy| 1A20. Error and Accuracy]]
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'''Description:''' '''Abstract:'''
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'''Setup:'''

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'''Setup and Procedure:'''
 1. Flip a coin several times and keep track of the number of heads & tails.
 1. Compare the distribution to the predicted outcome of half heads and half tails.
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'''Demonstration:''' The probability of an event occurring is # of desired outcomes that can occur divided by the total # of outcomes possible. Thus, for a coin which has only two faces, heads or tails, the probability of the coin landing on either side is 50%. For a low number of coin tosses, the actual distribution may differ much or little from what is expected depending on random chance. For a high number of tosses, however, the distribution will be what is expected.
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'''Videos:'''
 * [[https://www.youtube.com/user/LectureDemostrations/videos?view=1|Lecture Demonstration's Youtube Channel]]
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 1. List any references
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[:Instructional:Home] [[Instructional|Home]]

Table of Mechanics Demonstration

List of Mechanics Equipment & Supplies

Lecture Demonstrations

Coin Flip, 1A20.20

Topic and Concept:

Location: Use your own coin.

CoinFlip-01-400.jpg

Abstract:

Flip a coin to show 50/50 probability.

Equipment

Location

ID Number

A Coin

Important Setup Notes:

  • N/A

Setup and Procedure:

  1. Flip a coin several times and keep track of the number of heads & tails.

  2. Compare the distribution to the predicted outcome of half heads and half tails.

Cautions, Warnings, or Safety Concerns:

  • N/A

Discussion:

The probability of an event occurring is # of desired outcomes that can occur divided by the total # of outcomes possible. Thus, for a coin which has only two faces, heads or tails, the probability of the coin landing on either side is 50%. For a low number of coin tosses, the actual distribution may differ much or little from what is expected depending on random chance. For a high number of tosses, however, the distribution will be what is expected.

CoinFlip-02-250.jpg

CoinFlip-03-250.jpg

Videos:

References:

  • N/A

Home

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