Playing "Twenty Questions" with Attribute Blocks

Playing "Twenty Questions" with Attribute Blocks

Investigates the problem of finding the expected number of questions necessary to identify 1 out of a set of 30 attribute blocks. Solutions include the use of a tree diagram or a computer simulation. Generalizes the problem for increased numbers of attributes. (MDH)

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Veröffentlicht in:The Mathematics teacher 1993-12, Vol.86 (9), p.765-769
1. Verfasser: Pagni, David L.
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
Schlagworte:
Attribute Blocks
Circles
College mathematics
Computer Simulation
Connections (Mathematics)
Discrete Mathematics
Education
Games
Hexagons
Integers
Mathematical Applications
Mathematical Formulas
Mathematical integration
Mathematical knowledge
Mathematics
Mathematics Education
Mathematics Instruction
Mathematics teachers
Probability
Problem Solving
Secondary Education
Secondary school mathematics
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Zusammenfassung:Investigates the problem of finding the expected number of questions necessary to identify 1 out of a set of 30 attribute blocks. Solutions include the use of a tree diagram or a computer simulation. Generalizes the problem for increased numbers of attributes. (MDH)
ISSN:0025-5769
2330-0582
DOI:10.5951/MT.86.9.0765