Module 8

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Activity 5: Taskstream

Now that you have completed modules 1-8, you are ready to attempt Performance Tasks 5 & 6 in Taskstream (also known as 102.4.6-01 and task 102.4.6-06 & 07). Go to www.taskstream.com to get started on Tasks 5 & 6.

Click here for Task 6 Help.

Additional Clarification:

Task 5:

You just need to type the information exactly as it appears into your own spreadsheet.
However, you should delete the blank line on row 2--that blank line seems to mess up the graph.
In column 1, you should type "0 heads", "1 head", etc instead of simply "0, 1". If you do this, then Excel will read the first column as labels, instead of data, so that should really help.
Here is a link for help with graphing using Excel. You can pick helpful tutorials to create different types of graphs: http://www.ncsu.edu/labwrite/res/res-homepage.htm

Task 6:

When finding probabilities of multistage events you will need to consider other factors. You will need to determine if the probability is independent or dependent and use the multiplication principle. Here is a link to help you with Parts A & B:

http://davidmlane.com/hyperstat/probability.html

For Part C, in order to figure how many ways you can pick cards you will need to disregard any formulas that you want to use. This task should make sense.
Definitely you need a deck of cards. Separate all the face cards and put them in a pile. The question for #1: how many ways are there of selecting one of each face card from the file? How many choices do you have for your first pick? Would a Jack, Queen or King work?
Pick one card. Now if you picked a Queen for your second card what are you allowed to pick? Remember you are only allowed one of each face card. Pick out all the cards that you are not allowed to choose. How many cards are left for your second pick?
Continue to use this type of reasoning to complete the rest of the task, and click this link for further help: Task 6 Help

If you encountered difficulty with any of the concepts or problems, you should go to the community. There you will be able to contact the Interdiscplinary Studies Math (IS Math) Academic Mentor through the "Contact a Mentor" button, or e-mail.

Copyright 2008, by the Contributing Authors. Cite/attribute Resource. rbennett1. (2007, September 28). Module 8. Retrieved December 02, 2008, from Western Governors University Web site: http://ocw.wgu.edu/liberal-arts/interdisciplinary-studies-mathematics/module-8. This work is licensed under a Creative Commons License.

Course Contents Interdisciplinary Studies Mathematics Home Module 1 - Orientation Module 2 - Learning Resources and Pre-instructional Activities Module 3 - Number Sense & Numeration Module 4 - Real Number System Module 5 - Algebraic Concepts Module 6 - Geometry Module 7 - Measurement Module 8 - Probability & Statistics Module 9 - Mathematical Reasoning Module 10 - Mathematical Problem Solving Module 11 - Calculator Use Task6PartCHelp Task4Help	Personal tools Log in You are here: Home → Liberal Arts → Interdisciplinary Studies Mathematics → Module 8
	Info Module 8 Document Actions Activity 1 : : Activity 2 : : Activity 3 : : Activity 4 : : Activity 5 Activity 5: Taskstream Now that you have completed modules 1-8, you are ready to attempt Performance Tasks 5 & 6 in Taskstream (also known as 102.4.6-01 and task 102.4.6-06 & 07). Go to www.taskstream.com to get started on Tasks 5 & 6. Click here for Task 6 Help. Additional Clarification: Task 5: You just need to type the information exactly as it appears into your own spreadsheet. However, you should delete the blank line on row 2--that blank line seems to mess up the graph. In column 1, you should type "0 heads", "1 head", etc instead of simply "0, 1". If you do this, then Excel will read the first column as labels, instead of data, so that should really help. Here is a link for help with graphing using Excel. You can pick helpful tutorials to create different types of graphs: http://www.ncsu.edu/labwrite/res/res-homepage.htm Task 6: When finding probabilities of multistage events you will need to consider other factors. You will need to determine if the probability is independent or dependent and use the multiplication principle. Here is a link to help you with Parts A & B: http://davidmlane.com/hyperstat/probability.html For Part C, in order to figure how many ways you can pick cards you will need to disregard any formulas that you want to use. This task should make sense. Definitely you need a deck of cards. Separate all the face cards and put them in a pile. The question for #1: how many ways are there of selecting one of each face card from the file? How many choices do you have for your first pick? Would a Jack, Queen or King work? Pick one card. Now if you picked a Queen for your second card what are you allowed to pick? Remember you are only allowed one of each face card. Pick out all the cards that you are not allowed to choose. How many cards are left for your second pick? Continue to use this type of reasoning to complete the rest of the task, and click this link for further help: Task 6 Help If you encountered difficulty with any of the concepts or problems, you should go to the community. There you will be able to contact the Interdiscplinary Studies Math (IS Math) Academic Mentor through the "Contact a Mentor" button, or e-mail. Copyright 2008, by the Contributing Authors. Cite/attribute Resource. rbennett1. (2007, September 28). Module 8. Retrieved December 02, 2008, from Western Governors University Web site: http://ocw.wgu.edu/liberal-arts/interdisciplinary-studies-mathematics/module-8. This work is licensed under a Creative Commons License.	Reuse Course Download this course Export into OpenOCW

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