Probability

  • con Tricks
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    Con Tricks

    Here are some examples of 'cons', and see if you can figure out where the trick is.

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    Investigating Epidemics

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    Simple models which help us to investigate how epidemics grow and die out.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Playing Squash
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    Playing Squash

    Playing squash involves lots of mathematics. This article explores the mathematics of a squash match and how a knowledge of probability could influence the choices you make.