The Monty Hall problem and its generalisations: Part 2
In the previous blog post we looked at the infamous Monty Hall problem and its… Read More »The Monty Hall problem and its generalisations: Part 2
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The Monty Hall problem and its generalisations: Part 1
In this two part series of blog posts, we will explore how a simple game… Read More »The Monty Hall problem and its generalisations: Part 1
Linear Programming and the birth of the Simplex Algorithm
Historical insights into the birth of a crucial subfield of Operational Research. “It happened because… Read More »Linear Programming and the birth of the Simplex Algorithm
Risk and Birds Part 2: Modelling Shifting Behaviour Patterns
Following on from the previous blog post, we now consider the cliffhanging suspense we left… Read More »Risk and Birds Part 2: Modelling Shifting Behaviour Patterns
Von-Neumann, risk, and birds: How to model rational behaviour
The idea of expected utility is one that attempts to mathematically model the choices individuals… Read More »Von-Neumann, risk, and birds: How to model rational behaviour
Stochastic Simulation of Diseases: Introduction and models
“I simply wish that, in a matter which so closely concerns the well-being of the… Read More »Stochastic Simulation of Diseases: Introduction and models