Exploring the Probabilities of 'Who Wants to be a Millionaire?'.

Authors: 
Quinn, R. J.
Editors: 
Goodall, G.
Type: 
Journal Article
Category: 
Teaching
Volume: 
25(3)
Pages: 
81-84
Year: 
2003
Publisher: 
Teaching Statistics
Abstract: 

Summary This article discusses three probabilistic scenarios based on the television game show 'Who Wants to be a Millionaire?'. These situations provide motivational opportunities for high-school students to explore the concepts of expected value, permutations and independent events.

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