The answer is probably e, π, or root 2

Mark McCartney

doi:10.1080/0020739X.2016.1267809

The answer is probably e, π, or root 2

Mark McCartney

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Abstract

A number of probabilistic experiments are described to estimate e, π, and root 2 , with results from computer simulations being used to illustrate convergence. Possible classroom exercises and extensions are presented.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	1-6
Journal	International Journal of Mathematical Education in Science and Technology
Volume	not kn
Early online date	20 Dec 2016
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1080/0020739X.2016.1267809
Publication status	Published online - 20 Dec 2016

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probability
mathematics education

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