Hermit Problem - Activity
About this resource
Track the spread of a disease among hermits using this interactive Java applet
Author: Nick Exner
Date Created: 6/15/2000
Last Modified: 6/15/2000
Detailed Description
This activity is a demonstration of the use of expected value in a (very simplified) real-world application.
Consider the following question: hermits visiting each other spread disease on a secluded island, until a hermit who is immune because he has already had the disease is visited. On average, how many total visits will there be before the disease stops spreading?