Example 7.26: probability question
Published on SAS and R: Example 7.26: probability question · Retrieved on March 8, 2010
Here's a surprising problem, from the xkcd blog.Suppose I choose two (different) real numbers, by any process I choose. Then I select one at random (p= .5) to show Nick. Nick must guess whether the other is smaller or larger. Being right 50% of the time is easy. Can he do better?Of course, it wouldn't be an interesting question if the answer was no. Randall Munroe (author of the xkcd If you wish to comment or finish reading the full article, please visit: "Example 7.26: probability question"
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