Name: Division: KALINGA Worksheet No.
Position: Region: CAR Plenary Session No.
COMPETENCY:
Illustrate random variables
STEM QUESTION:
A researcher is studying the number of cars passing a certain intersection during the lunch hour (12:00 PM to 1:00 PM). The researcher observes the
intersection for several days and records the number of cars that pass.
SOLO LEVELS Question Answer Rationale
A. Uni-structural (Simple Recall) Q1. What type of random variable is the number of cars passing the Answer: B. Discrete Rationale: This test shows
intersection? basic recall of the definition of
A. Continuous a discrete random variable.
B. Discrete The number of cars is a
C. Qualitative countable whole number, not
D. Categorical a continuous measurement.
Multi-structural (Combining Q2. Suppose the researcher records the following data for five days: Answer: C. 127 Rationale: This requires
Information): 120, 135, 115, 140, 125. Calculate the mean number of cars passing combining data and applying
the intersection during the lunch hour based on this sample. the formula for calculating the
mean (average). (120 + 135 +
A. 120 115 + 140 + 125) / 5 = 127
B. 125
C. 127
D. 130
C. Relational (Making Q3. How does the concept of a random variable help the researcher Answer: B. It provides a way Rationale: This assesses
Connections): understand the traffic flow at the intersection? to model the uncertainty in understanding of the role of
the number of cars passing random variables in modeling
A. It provides a way to predict the exact number of cars that will pass the intersection. real-world phenomena with
the intersection on any given day. inherent variability.
B. It provides a way to model the uncertainty in the number of cars
passing the intersection.
C. It is not relevant to understanding traffic flow.
D. It only helps to model the speed of cars.
D. Extended Abstract (Higher- Q4. The researcher wants to create a probability distribution for the number of Answer: A. A well-reasoned Rationale: This requires
Order Thinking): cars passing the intersection. To do this accurately, they need a larger sample answer discussing the need applying knowledge of
size. Explain why a larger sample size is necessary and what challenges the
for a larger sample size for probability distributions,
researcher might face in collecting such data. Discuss potential limitations in
using this data to predict future traffic flow. better representation, sampling methods, and data
challenges in data collection analysis to a real-world
A. A well-reasoned answer discussing the need for a larger sample size like time constraints and problem. It assesses higher-
for better representation, challenges in data collection like time resource limitations, and order thinking skills by
constraints and resource limitations, and limitations in prediction due limitations in prediction due requiring the student to
to external factors. to external factors. analyze the limitations and
B. Focuses only on the need for a larger sample size. challenges involved in data
C. Focuses only on challenges in data collection. collection and interpretation.
D. Focuses only on limitations in prediction.
**** This question set uses a relatable real-world scenario to assess different levels of understanding of random variables. The progression from simple recall
to complex problem-solving is clearly demonstrated through the SOLO-HOTS taxonomy. The Extended Abstract question requires critical thinking and
consideration of various factors affecting data collection and interpretation.
