2 While Playing Basketball Shaquille O Neal Made 58 2 Of His Field Goal Attempts During A Game And 52 7 Of His Free 1 (47.54 KiB) Viewed 47 times
2 While Playing Basketball Shaquille O Neal Made 58 2 Of His Field Goal Attempts During A Game And 52 7 Of His Free 2 (47.54 KiB) Viewed 47 times
2. While playing basketball, Shaquille O'Neal made 58.2% of his field goal attempts during a game and 52.7% of his free throws. a. Determine the expected value of each of Shaq's field goal attempts: 2 Outcome Probability 0 b. There are four different outcomes that could happen when Shaquille O'Neal goes to the free throw line. Determine the probability of each of the following: Outcome Probability Points Earned Make 1st, Make 2nd Make 1st, Miss 2nd Miss 1st, Make 2nd Miss 1st, Miss 2nd c. Determine the expected value for each time Shaquille O'Neal goes to the free throw line. Outcome 2 Probability d. Construct a histogram to represent the probability for the number of points Shaq makes at the free throw line. e. When teams played against Shaq, a strategy they used was to foul him rather than let him score a field goal (a shot on the court). Based on the findings above, do you think that was an effective strategy? Why or why not?
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