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pmsumner at 02:05am on 07/02/2002
pmsumner at 02:05am on 07/02/2002This is a fantastic page which demonstrates the Monty Hall Problem (3 doors, 2 goats, one prize car).
The basic problem: You're on a game show, and are shown three doors. Behind one door, is a car. Behind the other 2 doors, are goats. You pick a door. No matter what door you pick, the host then shows you what's behind another door - and surprisingly not, the door always always ALWAYS conceals a goat.
He then gives you the option of switching the door you chose. Should you switch the door - or should you stick to your original choice?
This is an intriguing question - one that had me confused for ages when I first heard it, but then I saw the light :)
The basic problem: You're on a game show, and are shown three doors. Behind one door, is a car. Behind the other 2 doors, are goats. You pick a door. No matter what door you pick, the host then shows you what's behind another door - and surprisingly not, the door always always ALWAYS conceals a goat.
He then gives you the option of switching the door you chose. Should you switch the door - or should you stick to your original choice?
This is an intriguing question - one that had me confused for ages when I first heard it, but then I saw the light :)
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