Prob/Stat Seminar
The Prob/Stat Seminar will meet Fridays from 11am to noon
in CU 239 (unless otherwise noted).
Sept. 26
Steven Berger and Daniel Conus (Lehigh)Are You Feeling Lucky? Probability in a Trivia Game
Strategic decision making in games provides a unique and entertaining application of probability theory. In this talk, we will discuss case studies rom a TV game show where knowing more correct answers to trivia questions does not necessarily mean you will win more money. We will present the optimal strategy for this game based on two different utility functions and discuss how probability can help game show contestants make strategic decisions. Note: This talk will be accessible to both undergraduate and graduate students.
Oct. 3
Hongyi Chen (UIC)TBA
TBA
Oct. 16
THURS.
Liangbing Luo (Queen's University)THURS.
TBA
TBA