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A program’s pseudo-random outputs are reused with the same seed. Does that create new independent evidence each rerun?

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Revisit first: Independence of events

TOPIC 01

Frequency and probability

Build understanding of frequency and probability through definitions, contrasting cases and justified applications.

What you will be able to explain

  • Use frequency and probability to state a justified conclusion.
  • Connect representations and justify the steps, including boundary cases.
  • Explain a solution and apply the idea to a changed situation.

Try it. Leave your reasoning visible.

Use one hint at a time. A correction explains what changed, not just the final answer.

01 / Standard#Your turn

A program’s pseudo-random outputs are reused with the same seed. Does that create new independent evidence each rerun?

n=30n=30
  • Use the domain, units and sampling assumptions stated in the question.
Skills and prerequisite lessons

Working and explanation

BUILD THE REASONING

Hint 1
Distinguish observed relative frequency from a model probability and describe the experiment.
Hint 2
Inspect whether the sequence actually changes.
Worked solution
  1. Distinguish observed relative frequency from a model probability and describe the experiment.

  2. Calculate or simplify this relation.

    same seed⇒same deterministic sequence\text{same seed}\Rightarrow\text{same deterministic sequence}
  3. Reproducibility is valuable but does not multiply the number of independent runs.

No; reproducing the same sequence repeats the same simulated observations.

Checks and common pitfalls: Reproducibility is valuable but does not multiply the number of independent runs.

Reasoning checklist · self / teacher assessment
  • State the relevant definition, condition or model.
  • Show a valid calculation, proof or counterexample.
  • Interpret the conclusion with its restrictions.

Think first. Reveal a hint when the class is ready.

Focus on one question

Teacher preparation and assessment

Question sequence

  • What must be true before using the main rule for frequency and probability?
  • Which representation makes this task easier, and why?
  • Change one assumption. Does the conclusion survive?

Board plan

  • Use frequency and probability to state a justified conclusion.
  • Relative frequency: The observed fraction estimates a model probability over repeated trials.
  • Finite-sample uncertainty: A long-run tendency does not force exact agreement in every finite sample.
  • Close with: conditions → representation → reasoning → check.

Anticipated thinking

  • Expected reasoning: The observed fraction estimates a model probability over repeated trials.
  • Expected reasoning: A long-run tendency does not force exact agreement in every finite sample.
  • Expected correction: Previous independent outcomes do not create compensation on the next trial.

Assessment checklist

  • 1: identify the givens and required quantity.
  • 1: choose a valid definition, representation or method.
  • 1: present connected, correct reasoning.
  • 1: check conditions and explain the result.

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