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dlthomas comments on Deviant argumentation regarding Monty Hall problem - Less Wrong Discussion

1 Post author: Craig_Heldreth 25 October 2011 11:27PM

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Comment author: dlthomas 26 October 2011 04:04:28PM *  1 point [-]

It is trivial to simulate, just do it for yourself.

My results, from back when I did it, follow.

As presented, with Monty always opening a door with a goat that the contestant did not pick:

Switch - 2/3 Stick - 1/3

If Monty opens a random door that the contestant did not pick, with the contestant losing if the car is revealed:

Switch - 1/2 Stick - 1/2