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The Missing Needles: A Smooth Extension of Buffon's Needle Problem.

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McGivney, Raymond J., Jr.; Pollino, Benedict – AMATYC Review, 1989

Describes the "Buffon's Needle" problem, which is calculating the probability that a needle will cross one of two separated lines. Calculates the probability when the length of the needle is greater than the space of the two lines. Provides an analytic solution and the results of a computer simulation. (YP)

Descriptors: College Mathematics, Computation, Computer Simulation, Estimation (Mathematics)

The Use of Monte Carlo Techniques to Teach Probability.

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Newell, G. J.; MacFarlane, J. D. – Australian Mathematics Teacher, 1985

Presents sports-oriented examples (cricket and football) in which Monte Carlo methods are used on microcomputers to teach probability concepts. Both examples include computer programs (with listings) which utilize the microcomputer's random number generator. Instructional strategies, with further challenges to help students understand the role of…

Descriptors: Computer Simulation, Computer Software, Estimation (Mathematics), Mathematics Education