Peer reviewed
Direct linkERIC Number: EJ775378
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2007-Aug
Pages: 6
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ISSN: ISSN-0141-982X
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Probability with Roulette
Marshall, Jennings B.
Teaching Statistics: An International Journal for Teachers, v29 n3 p74-79 Aug 2007
This article describes how roulette can be used to teach basic concepts of probability. Various bets are used to illustrate the computation of expected value. A betting system shows variations in patterns that often appear in random events.
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
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Audience: Teachers
Language: English
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