Mathematical Sciences: Faculty Publications
Plinko: Probability from a TV Show
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
2001
Publication Title
Demos with Positive Impact Online Instructional Resources
Abstract
Plinko is the most popular game of chance on the TV game show The Price is Right. This demo uses Plinko to illustrate how mathematics is useful for predicting a strategy that gives the highest probability for a big win.
Recommended Citation
Lanier, Susie M., Sharon Barrs.
2001.
"Plinko: Probability from a TV Show."
Demos with Positive Impact Online Instructional Resources.
https://digitalcommons.georgiasouthern.edu/math-sci-facpubs/425
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