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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 2:36 pm (This post was last modified: March 13, 2016 at 2:36 pm by Excited Penguin.)
(March 13, 2016 at 1:48 pm)robvalue Wrote: Of course, that's what probability is. It's about chances. It's not meant to guarantee anything. But you play the odds, if you prefer winning.

Not necessarily. In this case, I wouldn't. If there were more options involved, then I would consider switching on principle. As it is, though, I'm more comfortable trusting my instincts wherever they take me.
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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 2:36 pm

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