The World Series – an example of Probability for Algebra

By John Kinney (Mathematics for the 21st Century)

1. Binomial Theorem

2. Some Binomial Examples in Probability

3. Seven Game Series in Sports

4. Probabilities

5. Does the better team win the series?

6. How long does this series last?

7. Is Winning the First Game an Advantage?

8. How Long Should the Series Last?

9. Some Problems

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