Number Games
Here are a few number picking questions. We will do a statistical analysis of this data in the lab. The results should also lead to a discussion about rational choice in game theory.
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1. Random Pick.
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Pick any number between 1 and 10.
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2. Number Flash Mob.
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This time pick the number that you think most other students will choose on this question. Think about this for a minute before choosing. Your objective is to guess the same number as everyone else without communicating with them.
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3. Avoid the Crowd
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This time pick a number that you think the fewest people will choose on this question. Again, think about this for a minute before choosing.
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4. Below average.
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This time pick a number which you think will be closest to two thirds of the mean of all the other numbers chosen by other students on this question. Think a bit before choosing.
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