Exploring the Birthday Paradox Using a Monte Carlo Simulation and Graphing Calculators.

Whitney, Matthew C.

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ERIC Number: EJ670437

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Publication Date: 2001

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Exploring the Birthday Paradox Using a Monte Carlo Simulation and Graphing Calculators.

Whitney, Matthew C.

Mathematics Teacher, v94 n4 p258-62 Apr 2001

Describes an activity designed to demonstrate the birthday paradox and introduce students to real-world applications of Monte Carlo-type simulation techniques. Includes a sample TI-83 program and graphical analysis of the birthday problem function. (KHR)

Descriptors: Graphing Calculators, Mathematics Activities, Mathematics Instruction, Monte Carlo Methods, Probability, Secondary Education, Simulation, Statistics

Publication Type: Guides - Classroom - Teacher; Journal Articles

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Language: English

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