Hundred coin throws

This task is making and testing a prediction.

Practical task
a) i) How many heads would you expect to get if you tossed a coin 100 times? (Circle one)
  
(A)   0-19         (B)   20-39         (C)   40-59         (D)   60-79          (E)   80-100
 
  ii)
Explain why you predicted this.
 
 
 
 
 
b) Carry out an investigation to test your prediction.

  • Draw a table in the box below so you can record your results in an organised way.
  • Give your table headings to show the results you are recording. 

 

   
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  
c)		   
Now use the coin to test your prediction and record your results in your table.
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