There is a classic game called “Rock, Paper, Scissors.” Two people play by counting to 3 together, then making a hand gesture to
resemble paper (hand flat, palm down), rock (fist), or scissors (two fingers extended). • When paper and rock are shown, paper wins the round.
• When paper and scissors are shown, scissors wins the round.
• When rock and scissors are shown, rock wins the round.
• When both players show the same thing, the round is a tie.
Using the site: Rock, Paper, Scissors to play Rock, Paper, Scissors. You will scroll down until you see the hand. Then click on Generate to begin game.
Play 3 rounds of 10, using the same gesture for each round. Record what gesture was used by you, the gesture used by the computer, and the result.
Round 1:
My Option: Rock
Computer Scissors Paper Scissors Scissors Rock Scissors Scissors Rock Rock
Winner? Win Lost Win Win Tie Win Win Tie Tie
Round 2:
My Option: Paper
Computer Scissors Paper Scissors Rock Rock Rock Paper Rock Rock
Winner? Lost Tie Lost Win Win Win Tie Win Win
Round 3:
My Option: Scissors
Computer Rock Paper Rock Rock Scissors Paper Rock Rock Paper
Winner? Lost Win Lost Lost Tie Win Lost Lost Win
1. Is the event “win the round” dependent on another event? Explain your reasoning.
2. Create a graph of your data. Make sure to label your graph and that the graph is appropriate for the type of data you have.
3. Choose an event that you think might influence the probability of winning, then analyze the data using probability to determine whether the event you chose to study is independent of winning. Provide evidence to support your claim.
