Math II · S-MD.6

Use probability to make fair decisions, such as lotteries or random selection.

Use probability to make fair decisions, such as lotteries or random selection.

Concept Statistics and Probability
Domain Using Probability to Make Decisions
Problem Types

Problem Templates In This Objective

8 problem types are attached to this objective. The full web app handles practice, answers, hints, and walkthroughs.

Template 1

Compute participant probabilities and classify a selection method's fairness

4 variants
Template 2

Compute spinner allocations and classify fairness

4 variants
Template 3

Decide whether a lottery-style drawing is fair by comparing each participant's probability of being selected

4 variants
Template 4

Screen simulation results for consistency with fairness using a stated rule

4 variants
Template 5

Compare selection methods by fairness and expected attempts

4 variants
Template 6

Decide whether a multi-stage random selection process is fair by comparing each participant's overall probability

4 variants
Template 7

Interpret fairness by naming the unit and checking equal probabilities

4 variants
Template 8

Identify the hidden bias in a proposed random selection method by comparing probabilities

4 variants