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The role of probability in solving the Monty Hall problem

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The role of probability in solving the Monty Hall problem
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RE: Probability?
March 8, 2016 at 8:06 pm
Umm. Ok wel then I don't know what to tell you. You're essentially saying "the math tells me my expected earnings will be greater if I switch, but I'll go with my gut."

I don't even know how to respond to that.
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The role of probability in solving the Monty Hall problem

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RE: Probability? - by TheRealJoeFish - March 8, 2016 at 7:53 pm
RE: Probability? - by Excited Penguin - March 8, 2016 at 7:56 pm
RE: Probability? - by TheRealJoeFish - March 8, 2016 at 8:06 pm

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