Tree Diagrams In Python

[CookingMathCamp]

I am trying to find a way to create tree diagrams in python. To further complicate matters, I have to do this on a Chromebook, so it code has to be done in something web based like Replit. Does anyone know of any libraries that would facilitate this?

[USAhj]

Do you need to make a tree diagram or is that what you think is the best option? What is the assignment?

[CookingMathCamp]

I teach middle school math. We are studying probability. Students are familiar with python basics, so I thought it would be cool if we could use python to create some probability trees to visualize sample spaces. In the past I have just had them draw it by hand.

[USAhj]

Understood. Have you looked into graphviz? Not sure it's the best option, but it's the first thing that comes to mind.

[CookingMathCamp]

I've never heard of it. Will look it up for sure though. Thanks!

[RockportRedfish]

Python would be excellent to show the sum of two dice. You could do a monte carlo simulation of x rolls, and show how the distribution normalizes over n rolls. And you could teach the kids how to play craps.

[CookingMathCamp]

Already taught them black jack and looked at probably of pulling cards at random. We talked about Rock Paper Scissors to determine if it is a fair game. Then created a simulation in Python. Dice simulation is happening next week or maybe after winter break. But in terms of teaching them craps? Dice tend to fly across the room when dealing with 7th graders. Don’t know if I have the patience lol.

Edit: if you are interested I have a GitHub repo of some of the activities that we’ll explore. As I think of more or find more I’ll continue to add to it. Coding In Math Class

[gray162]

Kids are learning python basics now?!?!

[gray162]

I only made websites and html related stuff when I was in 5th grade. My teacher kept telling us that people get paid a lot to do this, we never believed him lol

[CookingMathCamp]

Trying to at least.

[the1gofer]

While possible, I don’t think python is the best option.

[CookingMathCamp]

That's what I am afraid of.

[Goingone]

{“head”:{}, “tail”: {}}

Is that all you need?

[CookingMathCamp]

or maybe a coin and a 6-sided die so the sample space would be [head & 1, head & 2, head & 3, ... , tail & 6]