Favorite Numbers in Popular Culture

Favorite Numbers in Popular Culture

Assessment

Interactive Video

Mathematics, Physics, Science

7th - 10th Grade

Hard

Created by

Aiden Montgomery

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Brady Haran discusses a project where YouTubers and viewers shared their favorite numbers. The data, collected by Dave Wiley, revealed that 7 was the most popular number, followed by 3, 42, 8, and 13. The video explores the popularity of various numbers, including special numbers like Graham's number and transcendental numbers such as pi and e. Brady also highlights the influence of popular culture and personal significance on number choices. The video concludes with a call to explore more content on Brady's blog and other channels.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which YouTuber mentioned the number 21 as their favorite?

CGPGrey

Henry Reich

Destin

Steve Spangler

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who was responsible for collecting and analyzing the favorite numbers from the comments?

Steve Spangler

Brady Haran

Dave Wiley

Henry Reich

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the most commonly chosen favorite number by viewers?

13

7

42

3

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which number, associated with Douglas Adams, was among the top choices?

7

42

21

13

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the median value of the numbers chosen by viewers?

7

16

42

13

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which type of numbers were slightly more popular among viewers?

Imaginary numbers

Transcendental numbers

Odd numbers

Even numbers

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which transcendental number received the most votes?

e

pi

tau

Graham's number

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