Question

MEDAL!!
5. Research the Monty Hall Problem. Write a paragraph explaining why the simulation produces this result.

Answer 1

The Monty Hall Problem is a famous (or rather infamous) probability puzzle. It gets its name from the TV game show, “Let's Make A Deal,” hosted by Monty Hall1. ^_^ The scenario is such: you are given the opportunity to select one closed door of three, behind one of which there is a prize. The other two doors hide “goats” (or some other such “non–prize”), or nothing at all. Once you have made your selection, Monty Hall will open one of the remaining doors, revealing that it does not contain the prize2. He then asks you if you would like to switch your selection to the other unopened door, or stay with your original choice. Here is the problem: Does it matter if you switch?

This problem is quite interesting, because the answer is felt by most people—including mathematicians—to be counter–intuitive. For most, the “solution” is immediately obvious (they believe), and that is the end of it. But it’s not. Because most of the time, this “obvious” solution is incorrect. The correct solution is quite counterintuitive. ~(*O*)~

Answer 2

the internet, it just helps ya know? :3

Answer 3

@katlin95 r u there? owo

Answer 4

yep im here, is this in ur word or internets?

Answer 5

The Monty Hall Problem is a famous (or rather infamous) probability puzzle. It gets its name from the TV game show, “Let's Make A Deal,” hosted by Monty Hall1. ^_^ The scenario is such: you are given the opportunity to select one closed door of three, behind one of which there is a prize. The other two doors hide “goats” (or some other such “non–prize”), or nothing at all. Once you have made your selection, Monty Hall will open one of the remaining doors, revealing that it does not contain the prize2. He then asks you if you would like to switch your selection to the other unopened door, or stay with your original choice. Here is the problem: Does it matter if you switch?

This problem is quite interesting, because the answer is felt by most people—including mathematicians—to be counter–intuitive. For most, the “solution” is immediately obvious (they believe), and that is the end of it. But it’s not. Because most of the time, this “obvious” solution is incorrect. The correct solution is quite counterintuitive. ~(*O*)~ Sources: http://montyhallproblem.com/ and http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mhlc7peGlGg ^_^