This response indicates little attempt to apply a reasonable strategy. The student designs a simulation using a spinner with five equal sections. The student describes each trial lasting for thirty spins instead of until each section has been landed on at least once (spin it 30 times for each trial). This is a serious flaw in reasoning. Because of this misunderstanding the interpretation of the data is incorrect. The response demonstrates a minimal understanding and analysis of the problem.
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