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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
Active Learning with Monty Hall in a Game Theory Class
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Brokaw, Alan J.; Merz, Thomas E. – Journal of Economic Education, 2004
The authors describe a game that students can play on the first day of a game theory class. The game introduces the 4 essential elements of any game and is designed so that its sequel, also played on the first day of class, has students playing the well-known Monty Hall game, which raises the question: Should you switch doors? By implementing a…
Descriptors: Probability, Interaction, Play, Active Learning
Horse, A Probabilistic Look at a Game of Chance.
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Maruszewski, Richard F., Jr. – Mathematics and Computer Education, 1990
Describes a five-dice game, horse. Discusses the offensive player's strategy using the ideas of probability, such as counting outcomes, mutually exclusive events, conditional probabilities, zero sum games, and the use of computer. (YP)
Descriptors: College Mathematics, Computation, Computer Uses in Education, Educational Games
Willie Mays: Meet John Nash.
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Merz, Thomas E. – Journal of Economic Education, 1996
Uses the various strategies involved in baseball to illustrate basic concepts in game theory. Specifically discusses Willie Mays' base-stealing strategy and how it relates to probability and risk. Reminds students that expected results depend on adopted assumptions. (MJP)
Descriptors: Baseball, Decision Making, Economics Education, Game Theory