Flawed thinking by numbers


Title:
Flawed thinking by numbers

Description:
A look at some of the ways in which people go wrong when they try to use statements of probability in arguments for supernatural beings, divine plans and dismissing evolution. Here is an interactive version of the Monty Hall Dilemma for those who want to see the results of sticking versus switching: www.shodor.org/interactivate/activities/SimpleMontyHall/ .

Author:
QualiaSoup

Tags:
flawed, logic, maths,

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