Stochasticity
Radiolab
Exploring Real Randomness through a Classroom Activity
Real randomness can often be mistaken for patterns or predictability. But through a classroom activity involving coin flips, a professor of statistics demonstrates how true randomness may not conform to our expectations. By dividing the group into two and asking each group to flip a penny a hundred times, the activity aims to help students understand the nature of real randomness, challenging their preconceived notions of what it looks like.
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