Hands-on option

Basic stage for the hands-on option

Experiment with the simulation to determine a general rule for choosing the best place to stand if one seeks to minimize the average distance from the waiting spot to the arriving elevator.

• First, formulate a plan in writing on how to conduct the experiment in terms of what combinations to try and what data to record.
• Then, report the data you collected in a clear and concise manner.
• Finally, analyze the data and document your conclusions.

In-depth stage for the hands-on option

Experiment with the simulation to determine a general rule for choosing the best place to stand if one seeks to minimize the maximum distance from the waiting spot to the arriving elevator.

Determine clearly the difference between the current problem statement and the one of the basic stage. Then, repeat the same three steps.

Conceptual option

Basic stage for the conceptual option

Read the first recommended reading, linked on top of the simulator. Reflect, in writing, upon the relationship of what the blog post describes and your understanding of what the simulation does.

In-depth stage for the conceptual option

Read the second recommended reading. Now, establish the relationship of what is being said in the forum discussion and the information conveyed in the blog post. Why do you think that the comments are emphasizing the difference between "the median" and "any median"?

List all terms or annotations that are unfamiliar to you. Consult the glossary and submit requests of clarification or inclusion for any term that you cannot locate or understand.