Analysing Statistical Data Using Probability
Analysing Statistical Data Using Probability
Last updated at August 14, 2026 by Teachoo
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Gambler's Fallacy The Gambler's Fallacy is the false belief that past events affect future independent events. WHAT IS IT? he FALSE BELIEF that a run of imilar random outcomes makes a ifferent outcome more likely soon. THE SCENARIO: 6 HEADS IN A ROW3 THE MISUNDERSTANDING 4 THE TRUTH: INDEPENDENT EVENTS 4a THE COIN HAS NO MEMORY 4b THE PROBABILITY REMAINS UNCHANGED The coin does not keep track. Each flip is independent.5 CONCLUSION Don't be fooled! Previous random outcomes do not influence the current one. EACH FLIP STARTS AFRESH!