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Counter-Intuitive Science

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01-21-2011 9:48 AM 		Reply to: Message 167 by Panda
01-21-2011 6:59 AM

Re: Counter-Intuitive Math
You are correct except that what happened to your 1/3 odds when the goat was seen in one of the doors is your odds for your original choice became 2/3.
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If you switch they become 1/2.
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If you stick they are 2/3, why would you lower your odds?
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The problem is covered in the movie "21", if you are like me and count cards you will understand it.
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