Probability Distribution & Paul the Octopus

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[Tan Hung Lang]

Sharing : I used Paul the Octopus's uncanny predictions in my lesson.
1. Showed the class a video of Paul choosing Spain as the winner[Youtube] which many students enjoyed .
2. Discussed the probability of Paul getting the winner in each game (1/2). He predicted 8 games.
Question 1: Binomial distribution or normal distribution? Why?
Question 2: Probability of correct prediction 8 times? x times?
3. Later, I read that Paul is 2 1/2 yrs old and the lifespan of octopus ranges from 6 months to 5 years.
4. Question: Assuming the mean lifespan of an octopus is 3 years and the standard dev. is 0.5 yrs, what's the probability of catching an octopus the same age as Paul?

It's one of our most enjoyable lessons this year, hope you like it too.

[Kong Chung Teck]

Thanks... Interesting!!

[Chang T H]

Maths is everywhere!

And I come across this in Yahoo! May be it can motivate one to study probability.

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