Question: Classmate Birthdays - Below are the birthdates for 19 students, n = 19 . July 25 May 29 February 4 June 24 April 4 May

Classmate Birthdays - Below are the birthdates for 19 students, n = 19.

July 25 May 29 February 4

June 24 April 4 May 20

December 25

December 2

February 12

September 9

December 30

April 12

April 7

August 7

November 29

June 30

July 26

January 15

November 23

  1. State the number of students currently enrolled in your class.
  2. Determine the probability that everyone in your class has different birthdays (no two students have the same birthday).
  3. Determine the probability that at least two people in your class have the same birthday.
  4. Given this probability, state whether or not you expect two people in your class will share a birthday (this is an opinion, there is no correct/incorrect answer).
  5. Along with your classmates, make a list of every student's birthday and determine if at least two students have the same birthday. Discuss your findings. Does the result line up with your expectation stated in #4?

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