The Football Coach's Dilemma:

Schielack, Vincent P., Jr.

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ERIC Number: EJ516956

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 1995

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The Football Coach's Dilemma: "Should We Go for 1 or 2 Points First?"

Schielack, Vincent P., Jr.

Mathematics Teacher, v88 n9 p731-33 Dec 1995

Applies elementary concepts of probability to a hotly debated question in football. Shows that the probability of winning is the same either way but the probability of losing is greater under the one-first strategy. (MKR)

Descriptors: Athletics, Football, Mathematical Applications, Mathematics Instruction, Probability, Secondary Education

Publication Type: Guides - Classroom - Teacher; Journal Articles

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Audience: Teachers; Practitioners

Language: English

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