Card Counting and Statistical Concepts Quiz

Why is card counting considered a statistical advantage rather than cheating?

• It guarantees a win every time

• It changes the rules of the game

• It uses probability and data to increase expected value

• It is based on memorizing entire decks

When the count is high, what does that imply about the remaining cards in the deck?

• There are more face cards and aces left

• There are fewer cards in the deck

• The odds of busting decrease for the house

• The next card will definitely be a ten

The phrase “a table is heating up” is best explained by which statistical concept?

• Regression to the mean

• Misinterpreting random variation as a trend

• Type I error in hypothesis testing

• Increase in sample size leading to greater variability

Why does the team avoid playing every hand when card counting?

• Because betting frequently increases risk of detection

• Because blackjack is mostly a game of luck

• Because selective betting ensures alignment with favorable probabilities

• Because card counters are restricted by casino rules

The team uses hand signals and specific betting roles. Statistically, what does this teamwork allow them to do?

• Track dealer patterns to exploit flaws

• Create dependent events between players

• Share hidden information and coordinate based on cumulative probabilities

• Eliminate randomness by sharing deck predictions

What kind of bias is present when people believe they’re “due for a win” after losing multiple hands?

• Selection bias

• Confirmation bias

• Gambler’s fallacy

• Observer bias

Which of the following is a dependent event in blackjack?

• Drawing a second card from a deck without replacing the first

• Flipping a coin after drawing a card

• Rolling a die to decide your bet

• Guessing a random number between 1 and 10

In the movie, Ben uses probability to estimate outcomes. What is this process called when repeated many times to approximate a result?

• Simulation

• Regression

• Permutation

• Survey

A student takes a 10-question multiple choice quiz with 4 answer options per question and guesses on each. What is the expected number of correct answers?

• 2.5

• 4

• 5

• 6.5

When casinos use facial recognition and surveillance to track players, which statistical concept is most challenged?

• The assumption of randomness in player behavior

• The central limit theorem

• The law of large numbers

• The independence of betting systems