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Beam, John – PRIMUS, 2012
Students and mathematicians alike have long struggled to understand the nature of probability. This article explores the use of gambling activities as a basis for defining probabilities. (Contains 1 table and 1 figure.)
Descriptors: Addictive Behavior, Probability, College Mathematics, Mathematical Concepts