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EPISODE · Sep 9, 2018 · 54 MIN

#19 - Probability, Pubs and Power

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The boys delve into some stats and game theory problems, ending with a classic from Conway. Odds and Evenings Twitter - https://twitter.com/OddsAndEvenings Website - http://www.oddsandevenings.com Topics discussed Dominion Probabilities The Cheapest Beer in Prague The Angel Problem Show Notes Dominion Probabilities Article The Generalised Coupon Collecting Formula in [Wolfram Alpha](www.wolframalpha.com) Type this into input: sum from j=0 to 25 of ((-1)j(25 choose j)(((25-j) choose 10)/(25 choose 10))8) (I couldn't directly link because the % signs in the URL were messing up our site linking. Apologies for the mess. The Secretary Problem The Angel Problem (by Alaric) James Grime's Video on the Codepad Problem Credits Hosted By Alaric - http://alaricstephen.com Alex - http://twitter.com/speakmouthwords Editing by Alex Back to school vocals by Alaric Theme music by David Russell - https://youtube.com/DavidRussell323

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