three playing cards face up
three playing cards face down

 

Code Number: 1A20.22

Demo Title:  Statistics and Probability - The Monty Hall Problem

Condition:  Good

Principle: Probabilities

Area of Study: Mechanics

Equipment: 

Deck of cards

Procedure: 

Pick out three cards with one of them being an ace.  Apply the Monte Hall problem to finding the ace.

References: 

  • Edwin A. Karlow, "Author's Response", TPT, Vol. 50, # 9, Dec. 2012, p. 516. 
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  • Stephen H. Irons, "The Monty Hall Problem as a Class Activity Using Clickers", TPT, Vol. 50, # 1, Jan. 2012, p. 14.  
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  • Daniel J. Sukle, "Let's Make a Deal  - # 2", TPT, Vol. 37, # 6, Sept. 1999, p. 328.
  • Jacob Futterman, "Let's Make a Deal  - # 3", TPT, Vol. 37, # 6, Sept. 1999, p. 328.
  • Claire Maldarelli, "When Should You Change Your Mind?", Popular Science, Spring 2018, p. 116.
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