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Some New Ways of Solving a Coin Tossing Problem
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Hoffman, Nathan – Two-Year College Mathematics Journal, 1978
The author presents three methods for dealing with the problem of the number of tosses of a fair coin needed to obtain two consecutive heads. (MN)
Descriptors: College Mathematics, Computer Programs, Game Theory, Higher Education
Gaming Models in Higher Education. Programme on Institutional Management in Higher Education.
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Hussain, K. M. – 1974
The use of games and gaming, which are simulated decision making, is examined in a paper addressed to the manager and administrator in higher education. Focus is on the use of games in situations of resource allocation for budgeting and long-range planning. Basic definitions and concepts are presented, followed by a discussion of the scope and…
Descriptors: Bibliographies, Computer Programs, Conference Reports, Decision Making