Golf card game probability? (not homework)

In summary, A and B play a game of golf where the player with the lowest score wins. The deck is divided so that 17 cards go to player A, 17 to player B, and the remaining 17 to the draw pile. Jacks and queens add 10 to the score, aces add 9, and numerical cards add the number printed on the card. Kings are worth nothing. B draws 3 cards (8, 1, and 2) and A draws 3 cards (2, 4, and 2). Assuming no cards are drawn from the draw pile, the probability of B winning can be estimated using a binomial distribution and the expected frequency can be calculated. The chi-square test
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A and B play a game of golf ( where the player with the lowest score wins). The deck is divided so that 17 cards goes to player A, 17 to player B, and the remaining 17 to the draw pile. Jacks and queens add 10 to the score. Aces add nine, and each numerical card adds a score equivalent to the number printed on that card. Kings are worth nothing.
Three cards are drawn. The cards that B drew are 8,1,and 2. The cards that A drew are 2, 4 and 2. Assuming no cards are drawn from the draw pile, what is the probability that B will win?
 
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Here's an attempt at a solution: Use a binomial distribution to estimate the probability of getting at least 1 good card (that is, a card higher than either the average or the total score of A's sample cards (?)). Using that, calculate the expected frequency. Then use the chi-square test to determine how close the sample is to that frequency. Then calculate the p-value of the test.
 

1. What is the probability of getting a hole-in-one in the Golf card game?

The probability of getting a hole-in-one in the Golf card game is very low, approximately 0.0000000024%. This is based on a standard deck of 52 cards and the specific rules of the game.

2. How many cards should be dealt in a game of Golf card game?

The traditional number of cards dealt in a game of Golf card game is 9, but this can vary depending on the number of players and the specific rules being followed.

3. What is the probability of getting a specific hand, such as a straight, in the Golf card game?

The probability of getting a specific hand in the Golf card game varies depending on the hand being sought and the number of cards dealt. For example, the probability of getting a straight in a 9-card game is approximately 4.4%.

4. How does the Golf card game probability compare to other popular card games?

The Golf card game probability can vary greatly depending on the specific rules being followed. However, in general, it tends to have a lower probability of certain hands compared to other popular card games such as poker or blackjack.

5. Is there a strategy that can improve one's chances of winning in the Golf card game?

There are various strategies that players can use in the Golf card game, such as keeping track of which cards have been played and trying to remember where specific cards are located in the layout. However, ultimately, the game is based largely on chance and there is no foolproof strategy to guarantee a win.

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