Mathematics: Monopoly and Markov Chains
Event details
Monday 4 November 2024
4 to 5.30pm
Free
Description
Monopoly and Markov Chains
Curious about how probability shapes the world around us? Join our session on Markov Chains and discover how this key mathematical idea predicts Monopoly strategies and underpins major algorithms like Google’s PageRank.
This session is suitable for students in years 12 and 13.
Schedule
Please note that this is an approximate schedule and is therefore subject to change.
- 4pm: Log in and get comfortable
- 4.05pm: Welcome and introduction to the University
- 4.20pm: Mini lecture
- 4.50pm: Question and answer session
- 5.20pm: Closing remarks
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Contact us
For informal enquiries email tasterdays@sheffield.ac.uk