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Core Values: The Importance of Composition II Composition II has taught me much when it comes to academic writing. The transformation of my work through this class is clearly seen. This is because I have learned core values throughout my … Continue reading →

“Three Prisoners Paradox” Background: The author of this blog explains the “Three Prisoner’s Problem.”  Three prisoners are jailed and two are to be executed at random. The warden is the only person who knows who walks. Prisoner A asked the … Continue reading →

Dumb Ways to Die Dumb Ways To Die: Video starts as a cartoon, seemingly for younger people. Sun and a Dandelion are all in the picture, i feel like this is to set the tone as peaceful in the beginning. … Continue reading →

The Monty Hall Problem: A Game Against Two Odds Any reasonable person would say, given the choice of two doors behind one of which is a prize, that the odds of choosing right are 50/50. However, the Monty Hall problem … Continue reading →

Refuting False Logic: Proving the Monty Hall Problem Correct The Monty Hall problem is counterintuitive, which makes it hard to grasp, and even harder to explain to a logical listener. Therefore, the Monty Hall Problem needs to be broken down as … Continue reading →

Choose the Right Door: Understanding the Monty Hall Problem The Monty Hall problem is an absolutely fascinating riddle which stumps most at first. This is because what appears to be the correct answer is usually thought upon instantly with little … Continue reading →

What defines chance? Chance has played a major part in each of our lives from the very beginning. When basically defined, an outcome which came to be from an unpredictable or unknown event was caused by chance. This chance can … Continue reading →