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Lappan, Glenda; Winter, M. J. – Creative Computing, 1979
The computer is used to simulate repetitions of games used in teaching expected value. Details of the games and the computer programs are given. (MP)
Descriptors: Computer Programs, Computers, Games, Higher Education
Lappan, Glenda; Winter, M. J. – Creative Computing, 1985
Presents four probability problems, their simulations, and analyses. The first illustrates a discrete situation for which it is possible to list the sample space. The second and third are continuous--the number of possible outcomes is infinite. The last is discrete with a surprising continuous extension question which leads to l/e. (JN)
Descriptors: College Mathematics, Computer Simulation, Computer Software, High Schools
Piele, Donald T. – Creative Computing, 1981
Several BASIC computer programs designed to illustrate concepts in probability are presented. The programs are geared for the Apple II computer, but most samples are adaptable to other systems. (MP)
Descriptors: College Mathematics, Computer Programs, Higher Education, Learning Activities
