Question

Here are the results for 14 trials, or 70 flips for each trial:


Number of White Mice
Mouse 1


Mouse 2


Mouse 3


Mouse 4


Mouse 5


Total that have white fur
Simulation 1
4
7
4
3
2
20
Simulation 2
2
5
2
5
8
22
Simulation 3
3
3
4
2
2
14
Simulation 4
5
5
5
4
3
22
Simulation 5
3
7
2
6
6
24
















Based on the results, estimate the probability that the scientist’s experiment will be able to continue.
What is the experimental probability of a mouse having white fur?
P(white fur) = total mice with white fur/total mice

Answer 1

To estimate the probability that the scientist's experiment will be able to continue, we can calculate the experimental probability of a mouse having white fur.

Total mice with white fur = 20 + 22 + 14 + 22 + 24 = 102
Total mice = 70 (flips per trial) x 5 (mice) x 5 (trials) = 1750

Therefore, the experimental probability of a mouse having white fur is:
P(white fur) = 102/1750 ≈ 0.0583 or 5.83%

So, the estimated probability that the scientist's experiment will be able to continue is around 5.83%.