Buffy ,'Lessons'
Off-topic discussion. Wanna talk about corsets, duct tape, or physics? This is the place. Detailed discussion of any current-season TV must be whitefonted.
It was more like, a car, a decent cash prize that isn't enough to buy a car, and a goat. So once Monty shows you the goat, you know you have at least some cash.
Unless the goat has eaten the cash....
I didn't try the game. Is what Monty shows you selected at random, or does he pick something to try to trip you up?
Is what Monty shows you selected at random, or does he pick something to try to trip you up
There are two goats and a car. He always shows you a goat.
It was more like, a car, a decent cash prize that isn't enough to buy a car, and a goat. So once Monty shows you the goat, you know you have at least some cash.
I don't think it changes anything, because you're still more likely to have chosen the non-car.
There are two goats and a car. He always shows you a goat.
Oh. OK.
Is that the way it works on the actual TV game show too? (since they have only one goat...)
But, on the show, there aren't two goats, right? I am so confused.
am I being quibbly today?
a little quibbly, but this is b.org
I always wanted to win the goat when I was a kid. Now I realize that if I won the car I could sell it and probably buy several goats.
Is that the way it works on the actual TV game show too?
No. In fact, there's an old article in the NYTimes about trying this game with the real Monty Hall on hand, and him pointing out that he, as the host, wasn't even obligated to offer people the opportunity to switch.
It's a theoretical problem.
Let's do the Traveling Salesman next!
No! Prisoners' Dilemma!