Experimental probability

There are 50 NRICH Mathematical resources connected to Experimental probability
The Derren Brown coin flipping scam
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The derren brown coin flipping scam

Age
16 to 18
Challenge level
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Calculate probabilities associated with the Derren Brown coin scam in which he flipped 10 heads in a row.
Stop or Dare
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Stop or dare

All you need for this game is a pack of cards. While you play the game, think about strategies that will increase your chances of winning.
A Brief History of Probability
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A brief history of probability

Age
11 to 14
Challenge level
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Can you help d'Alembert discover the probabilty of at least one head in two coin flips?
Red or Black Spinner
interactivity

Red or black spinner

A simple spinner that is equally likely to land on Red or Black. Useful if tossing a coin, dropping it, and rummaging about on the floor have lost their appeal. Needs a modern browser; if IE then at least version 9.
The Mean Game
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The mean game

Edward Wallace based his A Level Statistics Project on The Mean Game. Each picks 2 numbers. The winner is the player who picks a number closest to the mean of all the numbers picked.
Taking Chances Extended
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Taking chances extended

This article, for students and teachers, is mainly about probability, the mathematical way of looking at random chance.
The random world
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The random world

Think that a coin toss is 50-50 heads or tails? Read on to appreciate the ever-changing and random nature of the world in which we live.