THE MONTY HALL PROBLEM |
Subtitle:
The Remarkable Story of Math's Most Contentious Brainteaser
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Book Category:
Mathematics > General
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Author:
Rosenhouse, Jason
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Binding:
Hardcover
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ISBN 13:
9780195367898
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Price:
USD 24.95
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Publication Year:
2009
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Publisher Info
Kimberly Craven,
Oxford University Press,198 Madison Ave.,
New York ,
New York - 10016-4314,USA
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Book Description
Mathematicians call it the Monty Hall Problem, and it is one of the most interesting mathematical brain teasers of recent times. Imagine that you face three doors, behind one of which is a prize. You choose one but do not open it. The host--call him Monty Hall--opens a different door, always choosing one he knows to be empty. Left with two doors, will you do better by sticking with your first choice, or by switching to the other remaining door?
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