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Shaughnessy, J. Michael; Dick, Thomas – Mathematics Teacher, 1991
Included are probability models for various strategies that contestants on the television game show, "Let's-Make-a-Deal," might use when given the option to stick with their original choice of three unopened doors or switch to the unopened door after one of the other two doors has been opened. (JJK)
Descriptors: Bayesian Statistics, Elementary Secondary Education, High Schools, Mathematical Models

Sahai, Hardeo; Reesal, Michael R. – School Science and Mathematics, 1992
Illustrates some applications of elementary probability and statistics to epidemiology, the branch of medical science that attempts to discover associations between events, patterns, and the cause of disease in human populations. Uses real-life examples involving cancer's link to smoking and the AIDS virus. (MDH)
Descriptors: Bayesian Statistics, Epidemiology, Integrated Activities, Mathematical Applications