"Hot streaks are a statistical illusion!" This is a quote from the cartoon character Lisa Simpson created by cartoonist Matt Groening (1954 - ) in 1987. The quote occurs in an episode of The Simpsons...
This article, in a series, describes a game, which tests opposing strategies through aspects of experiemental design.
This activity leads students to appreciate the usefulness of simulations for approximating probabilities. It also provides them with experience calculating probabilities based on geometric arguments...
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