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« on: April 13, 2006, 12:15:29 PM »
*If I've linked you to this thread, it's probably because I want you to choose a few questions and answer them for me.  There are many questions.  Just pick some.  Any of them will do.  Then answer them.  In your own newbie thread.*


When a number is chosen at random from the set {1,2,3,4,5,6}, which event
has the greatest probability of occuring?
1.  choosing an even number
2.  choosing a prime number
3.  choosing a number greater than 3
4.  NOT choosing either 1 or 6
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« Reply #1 on: April 13, 2006, 12:40:58 PM »
#2 and #4 have an equal probabilty which is higher than the probably of #1 and #3.
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« Reply #2 on: April 13, 2006, 01:12:42 PM »
4 is correct because 1 is neither prime nor composite.
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« Reply #3 on: April 13, 2006, 03:57:19 PM »
Pb is correct of course.  I was struggling with that question all day because I thought the same thing Biz thought but I knew there was only one answer.  I asked my nerd boyfriend and he said the same thing.  He finally asked one of his nerd analyst co-workers and he informed us that 1 isn't actually prime.

How tricky that question is for a 9th grade exam.

Good job Pb.  You're the Geek of the Week.
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« Reply #4 on: April 13, 2006, 05:44:36 PM »
We learned that in 7th grade.  (accelerated math class of course) :geek
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« Reply #5 on: April 14, 2006, 09:36:58 AM »
Nerd.  (I mean that in the nicest possible way.  You know I love nerds.)

Anyway, I'm stealing this from a different site.  I'll try to ask a question each day.  We'll see how it goes over here.


QOTD:  What's for dinner tonight?
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« Reply #6 on: April 14, 2006, 09:37:36 AM »
Quote from: Detta
QOTD:  What's for dinner tonight?


I think I'm having beer for dinner.  I'm not sure yet.
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« Reply #7 on: April 14, 2006, 01:40:53 PM »
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QOTD:  What's for dinner tonight?


I think I'm having beer for dinner.  I'm not sure yet.


Mmmm beer.

It's so good when hits the lips!
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« Reply #8 on: April 14, 2006, 02:56:59 PM »
I have no idea.  Hopefully we'll be hooking up with friends and going out or have a dinner party.  We've been overdue and the next two Fridays are booked.
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« Reply #9 on: April 14, 2006, 04:39:09 PM »
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QOTD:  What's for dinner tonight?


I think I'm having beer for dinner.  I'm not sure yet.


That's what I've had so far.
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« Reply #10 on: April 14, 2006, 08:15:31 PM »
I had oven fries. I'll make something else later.
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« Reply #11 on: April 15, 2006, 03:09:01 AM »
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1 is neither prime nor composite.

That's true, but isnt it totally onlogical? By definition of a prime number, you can only divide 1 by 1 (itself and 1) to gain an integer.
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« Reply #12 on: April 17, 2006, 01:27:44 PM »
QOTD:  What was the last movie that you saw at the theater?
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« Reply #13 on: April 17, 2006, 01:44:20 PM »
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QOTD:  What was the last movie that you saw at the theater?

Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith
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« Reply #14 on: April 17, 2006, 01:53:11 PM »
Just Friends
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« Reply #15 on: April 17, 2006, 01:58:52 PM »
Aquamarine.



















what?
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« Reply #16 on: April 17, 2006, 02:11:06 PM »
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QOTD:  What was the last movie that you saw at the theater?


Narnia. Twice.  :oops:
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« Reply #17 on: April 17, 2006, 02:21:32 PM »
Underworld:Evolution, I think.
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« Reply #18 on: April 17, 2006, 02:30:49 PM »
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Narnia. Twice.  :oops:

Me too.  But just once.
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« Reply #19 on: April 17, 2006, 02:56:33 PM »
The Proposition starring Guy Pearce.  It was the opening of the SF Indie film festival.  Cool flick.  Recommend highly.  Although it takes a good fifteen minutes to get used to the Australian accents.
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« Reply #20 on: April 17, 2006, 10:37:05 PM »
Just saw V for Vendetta.... IT  WAS AWESOME!

Sorry, I loved it.
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« Reply #21 on: April 18, 2006, 02:40:09 AM »
'Scary Movie 4'. It was good for a chuckle or two. And in regards to 'V For Vendetta', I absolutely loved it as well. Great film, and I can't wait for it to appear on DVD.
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« Reply #22 on: April 18, 2006, 06:39:01 AM »
V for Vendetta was essentially the story of The Matrix told in a different context. I enjoyed it.
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« Reply #23 on: April 18, 2006, 09:18:32 AM »
QOTD:  What are the worst movies you have seen?
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