Understanding Conditional Probability with the Monty Hall Problem

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1-29-2018

Abstract

Conditional probability is an important concept that is widely used in social sciences, natural sciences, health sciences and business. There is a high need to understand how students learn conditional probability and to develop effective teaching interventions to improve their learning experiences. This study developed a teaching intervention that incorporated the Monty Hall problem into a game learning model. Through the implementation of the teaching intervention in a statistics introductory course at college level, researchers investigated students’ conceptions on conditional probability. The impact of the teaching module on students’ learning was examined through pretest and posttest. Researchers identified the Law of Large Numbers as a key concept required prior to learning conditional probability. Findings from the study had implications to improve the teaching and learning of conditional probability.

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Monday, January 29, 2018 at 3:00 p.m. in Math 103
Refreshments at 4:00 p.m. in Math Lounge 109

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