Model Perspective
Jul 1, 2016 · Fundamentals
Why Guessing a Multiple‑Choice Answer with Two Coin Tosses Isn’t 1⁄16
A teacher‑student discussion reveals that guessing a four‑option multiple‑choice answer by tossing two coins yields a 1⁄4 chance, not 1⁄16, once the correct answer is fixed, highlighting the importance of defining the correct probability space and distinguishing independent and conditional events.
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