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Should I stay or should I switch doors?

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The Monty Hall Problem is a brain teaser based on the popular game show, Let's Make a Deal. The folks at Numberphile explore the famous problem which posits if a contestant should switch doors in order to find the car amongst the goats.

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The Monty Hall Problem has perplexed and angered people for years. Some individuals become very emotional about this problem. However there are a number of different sites explaining the solution to the Monty Hall problem. Take a look

Wikipedia's page for the Monty Hall Problem

Online simulation of the Monty Hall Problem

You might also be interested in this extended explanation and simulation that demonstrates the Monty Hall Problem with even more doors!

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