AP®︎ Statistics (pre-2026): Topic 4.2 Flashcards

Master key terms and definitions for Topic 4.2 of AP Statistics (pre-2026) – Estimating Probabilities Using Simulation to help you prep for quizzes and the AP exam.

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Random Process

Definition

A chance-driven process whose individual results cannot be predicted with certainty.

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Random Process
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A chance-driven process whose individual results cannot be predicted with certainty.

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Trial
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One repetition of a random process that produces a result.

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Outcome
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The single result produced by one trial of a random process.

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Event
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A set of one or more outcomes from a random process.

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Simulation
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A model of a random process that uses chance to imitate real-world outcomes.

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Chance Device
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A randomizing tool, such as digits, coins, or dice, used to model outcomes.

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True Probability
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The actual long-run probability of an outcome or event in the real process.

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Law Of Large Numbers
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As trials increase, simulated proportions tend to approach the true probability.

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How To Conduct A Simulation
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Assign chance outcomes, define one trial, repeat many times, record results, and estimate probability.

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Relative Frequency And Simulated Probability
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The proportion of trials with an outcome or event, used to estimate probability.

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