Who's Going to Win the Playoff?.

Ott, Jack A.

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ERIC Number: EJ325777

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Publication Date: 1985

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Who's Going to Win the Playoff?

Ott, Jack A.

Mathematics Teacher, v78 n7 p559-63 Oct 1985

A realistic problem is presented, computing the probability of winning a sports playoff series if the probability if winning a single game is known. Only simple permutation formulas and some basic logic are required to solve the problem. Two computer programs and a discussion of solution methods are included. (MNS)

Descriptors: Computer Software, Mathematics Instruction, Microcomputers, Probability, Problem Solving, Programing, Secondary Education, Secondary School Mathematics

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Guides - Classroom - Teacher

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Audience: Teachers; Practitioners

Language: English

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