The Probabilistic Abacus


Authors: 
Engel, A.
Category: 
Volume: 
6
Pages: 
22-Jan
Year: 
1975
Publisher: 
Educational Studies in Mathematics
Place: 
Dordrecht-Holland
Abstract: 

In this paper we will introduce a new and powerful algorithm which trivializes an extensive class of discrete stochastic processes. The algorithm was discovered by the author in March 1974 when he tried to teach some nontrivial probability to a below average 4th grade in Carbondale, Illinois.

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