EXIT Monty Hall Problem

Front

What kind of mathematical situation is the Monty Hall problem an example of?

Back

Probability

Front

How many possible outcomes are there in the Monty Hall problem?

Back

6

Front

If you pick a door and decide to swap, what are your odds of winning the car?

Back

66%

Front

Which statement is not true regarding the Monty Hall problem?

Back

P(selecting a car initially) = 2/3

Front

After making a choice and being shown one of the goats, are you more likely to win a car if you swap doors?

Back

You are more likely to win the car if you swap.

Front

What is the initial probability of selecting the car in the Monty Hall problem?

Back

1/3

Front

What is the initial probability of selecting a goat in the Monty Hall problem?

Back

2/3

Front

What happens after you make your initial choice in the Monty Hall problem?

Back

One of the remaining doors with a goat is revealed.

Front

What strategy maximizes your chances of winning the car in the Monty Hall problem?

Back

Always swap doors after one goat is revealed.

Front

In the Monty Hall problem, what is the probability of winning if you stick with your initial choice?

Back

33%.