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The Bayesian Trap Instructional VideoThe Bayesian Trap Instructional Video
Publisher
Veritasium
Resource Details
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Grade
9th - Higher Ed
Subjects
Math
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Resource Type
Instructional Videos
Media Length
10:37
Audiences
For Teacher Use
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Instructional Strategy
Direct Instruction
Technology
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Internet Access
Year
2017
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Instructional Video

The Bayesian Trap

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Explore an alternative world perspective. Scholars learn the importance of perspective in order to not fall victim to the Bayesian trap. They witness evidence that may alter their current thought processes while watching this episode of the Veritasium playlist.

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CCSS: Adaptable

Concepts

perspective, behavior, human behavior, probability

Additional Tags

science

Instructional Ideas

  • Follow the video with a simulation of the Monty Hall problem using a similar resource to the Statistics Problem
  • Create a tree diagram to represent all possible outcomes

Classroom Considerations

  • Expects an understanding of probability notation
  • This video is hosted on YouTube

Pros

  • Includes powerful diagrams and simulations to add clarity to the concept
  • Narrator shares his excitement while presenting the information

Cons

  • None

Common Core

SL.9-10.2 SL.11-12.2 RST.9-10.7 RST.11-12.7

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