A Discrete Analysis of "Final Jeopardy.".

Floyd, Jeffrey K.

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ERIC Number: EJ491817

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Publication Date: 1994

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A Discrete Analysis of "Final Jeopardy."

Floyd, Jeffrey K.

Mathematics Teacher, v87 n5 p328-31 May 1994

Analyzes how each of the three opponents could win on the game show "Jeopardy" regardless of their relative standing when they enter the Final Jeopardy round. Analyzes optimal strategies for each contestant using probabilities. (MKR)

Descriptors: Games, Mathematics Curriculum, Mathematics Education, Mathematics Instruction, Probability, Secondary Education, Secondary School Mathematics

Publication Type: Guides - Classroom - Teacher; Journal Articles

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Audience: Teachers; Practitioners

Language: English

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