Renegade343 Posted April 3, 2015 Share Posted April 3, 2015 So, while chatting with a few friends, one of them challenged me: You know how statistics and probability is very dry, dull and boring, right? Well, I challenge you, since I know you like to make mathematics more digestible for other people, to make statistics and probability concepts be taught in an interesting and unique way. And I was stumped. Why? Because it is very difficult to find something that would both engage other people, as well as teaching them statistics and probability. At least all the other aspects of mathematics can be used in less mainstream ways, but statistics and probability? Just a tough nut to crack. But anyways, still thinking about that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Autongnosis Posted April 3, 2015 Share Posted April 3, 2015 Gaming. Teach how to apply statistics to gaming. Also, gambling, and financial affairs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Llyssa Posted April 3, 2015 Share Posted April 3, 2015 The most fun and profitable type of mathematics is the one you're having trouble with? o.0 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renegade343 Posted April 3, 2015 Author Share Posted April 3, 2015 Gaming. Teach how to apply statistics to gaming. Also, gambling, and financial affairs. Almost everyone has done that, and other people still feel put off by them. And gambling is just about the standard application for statistics and probability. So no. The most fun and profitable type of mathematics is the one you're having trouble with? o.0 You do realise I specialise in logic/proofs/functions instead of statistics/probability, right? And yes, to just about every person in the world, S&P is very, very boring. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unknow99 Posted April 3, 2015 Share Posted April 3, 2015 Making stats interesting? Very easy : estmate the chances to win something like the Euromillion. (I did it with my math teacher a long time ago, we were astonished.... :p ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Autongnosis Posted April 3, 2015 Share Posted April 3, 2015 Almost everyone has done that, and other people still feel put off by them. And gambling is just about the standard application for statistics and probability. So no. Well, to be honest i got into a course in statistics last year. What i meant by gambling is not to tell people that statistics is basically a mathematical derivative of gambling itself, but to shot people exactly how statistics in gambling works. Like, playing a texas hold 'em game and calculating the chances of the various possible combinations etc. In Italy where i come from that's usually not done - the gambling reference stops at "statistics has its roots in gambling". Duh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheErebus. Posted April 3, 2015 Share Posted April 3, 2015 The minute you say math to me, I shut off instantly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Imaru Posted April 3, 2015 Share Posted April 3, 2015 Your size calculations are always fun Renegade, though I've always rather liked math. The minute you say math to me, I shut off instantly. WE KNOW HIS WEAKNESS. WE MUST STRIKE NOW! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheErebus. Posted April 3, 2015 Share Posted April 3, 2015 WE KNOW HIS WEAKNESS. WE MUST STRIKE NOW! It only works when I don't expect it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SHIR0B0N Posted April 3, 2015 Share Posted April 3, 2015 It only works when I don't expect it. We'll strike you where no one can help you. IN YOUR DREAMS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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