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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: The role of probability in solving the Monty Hall problem
March 13, 2016 at 9:03 am
(March 13, 2016 at 8:58 am)robvalue Wrote: No wait. It doesn't even matter if it's random or not. As long as I choose my first door randomly, he can't psych me out.

What does random mean?

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Random means it has the same chance of being in every slot.

You guys are either messing with me, or you're seriously missing how the host works out which door to open. It's not random.

What does "has the same chance of being in every slot" mean?
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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
RE: The role of probability in solving the Monty Hall problem - by Excited Penguin - March 13, 2016 at 9:03 am

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