Book 28, Question 129 · Video
What does a 75 percent free-throw shooter really mean?
It means that over many shots, the player makes about three out of every four. It does not guarantee the next shot, because each shot is a new chance. After 100 attempts, you'd expect around 75 makes, though you might get 70 or 80. This is probability: it describes what tends to happen over many tries, not what will happen next.
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Intro
Hi there, curious minds! I'm Crafty Clover! Let's discover something amazing. What does a 75 percent free-throw shooter really mean?
The Big Idea
A player makes 75 percent of free throws! What does that really mean? Let's do the math.
Three of Four
Step one: Three of Four. It means that over many shots, the player makes about three out of every four. After 100 tries, you'd expect around 75 makes.
A New Chance
Step two: A New Chance. It does not guarantee the next shot, because each shot is a new chance. Out of 100, the player might make 70 or even 80.
Probability
Step three: Probability. This is called probability. It describes what tends to happen over many tries, not what will happen next.
A Closer Look
Let's take a closer look! Count them all. Count the good ones. Makes by shots. Out of one hundred.
Quick Facts
Quick facts! The more shots you take, the closer the results get to the percentage. 75 out of 100. Each shot is a new chance. Describes many tries.
Think Like a Scientist
Now, think like a scientist! Set a bucket a few steps away. Toss rolled socks 20 times. Count how many go in. Divide by 20, then multiply by 100. What is your percentage?
Outro
A 75 percent free-throw shooter makes about three out of every four shots over many tries. Each shot is still a new chance, so this probability tells what tends to happen over many shots, not what will happen next. Science is amazing! The world is full of surprises. Keep asking big questions, and keep exploring with me! Crafty Clover can be found on Amazon Books, Google Bookstore, and Apple Books. Available for purchase or download! Bye for now!