Title: Are You Feeling Lucky? Probability in a Trivia Game
Abstract: Strategic decision making in games provides a unique and entertaining application of probability theory. In this talk, we will discuss case studies from a TV game show where knowing more correct answers to trivia questions does not necessarily mean you will win more money. We will present the optimal strategy for this game based on two different utility functions and discuss how probability can help game show contestants make strategic decisions. Note: This talk will be accessible to both undergraduate and graduate students.
Contact: Steven Berger, srb420@lehigh.edu
Prof. Daniel Conus, dac311@lehigh.edu
