Analyzing Decision-Making in Rock, Paper, Scissors

Matthew·

Game Theory

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SubjectGame Theory

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Rock, Paper, Scissors: Pattern Recognition Lab: Design a data collection lab titled "The Psychology of RPS." Students play 50 rounds of Rock, Paper, Scissors against a partner and record every move. The worksheet guides them to analyze the data for patterns (e.g., "Win-Stay, Lose-Shift") rather than random chance.

This learning resource focuses on analyzing patterns in human decision-making through the popular game Rock, Paper, Scissors. Students will engage in gameplay, collect data, and identify common strategies that players use. Key patterns to observe include 'The Opener', 'Win-Stay, Lose-Shift', and 'Avoiding Repetition'. Through data collection and subsequent analysis, students will explore how cognitive biases influence decision-making and refine their ability to predict opponent behavior. Additionally, the exercise encourages reflection on the data collected, with prompts for visual representation and strategy design based on observed patterns. The resource culminates in a hypothesis formulation regarding common decision-making patterns informed by game theory.