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Zirkel, Gene – MATYC Journal, 1975
The author suggests several problems which can be investigated by beginning statistics students. All the problems discussed arise from the game Bingo. (SD)
Descriptors: College Mathematics, Games, Higher Education, Instruction
Sher, Lawrence – MATYC Journal, 1978
The decision to draw another card or stand pat in blackjack can be made by computing two simple probabilities. (MP)
Descriptors: Decision Making, Enrichment Activities, Games, Mathematical Applications
Rogers, Don – MATYC Journal, 1975
After studying a unit on probability students "put it all together" by analyzing outcomes of real and computer-simulated games of craps. FORTRAN and APL programs for generation of the games are provided in this article. (SD)
Descriptors: College Mathematics, Computer Oriented Programs, Enrichment Activities, Games
