Random Numbers and Simulations
Students use Python's random module to introduce unpredictability and create simple simulations.
Key Questions
- Design a Python program that simulates a dice roll or coin flip.
- Analyze how random numbers can be used to model real-world events.
- Predict the outcome of a simple simulation given its parameters.
National Curriculum Attainment Targets
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