Combinatorial interdependence in lottery

Author: Helman, Danny

Source: Teaching Mathematics and its Applications, Volume 24, Number 4, December 2005 , pp. 203-207(5)

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Abstract:

This paper examines a real life question of gamble facing lottery players. Combinatorial dependence plays a central role in shaping the game probabilistic structure, but might not carry the merited weight in punters' considerations.

Document Type: Research article

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/teamat/hri008

Publication date: 2005-12-01

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