What is the Monty Hall Problem and how does it work?

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The Monty Hall Problem illustrates a counterintuitive probability scenario where a contestant has a 1/3 chance of initially selecting the correct door among three choices. After one incorrect door is revealed, the probability of winning increases to 2/3 if the contestant switches their choice. This conclusion is supported by mathematical reasoning and probability theory, demonstrating that switching doors significantly improves the odds of winning.

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im just curious. it has been bugging me about the beginning of the movie where the professor asks Ben a question and he goes into analysis. it didnt make sense to me

he said that if u had to pick from 3 choices u have a 1/3 chance. but then they take away 1 of the incorrect choices. so the professor asks "would you change your decision?" and Ben said "yes" because if he does, he would have a 2/3 chance of getting the right choice. it seems to me like it would be a 50/50 chance regardless of which choice he picked. or maybe i didnt hear the explanation correctly i don't know, can any1 explain this to me?

maybe i should watch that scene again cus that logic doesn't make sense to me at all, i must have heard it wrong
 
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