The results are in. The votes have been counted—three different ways. And now the wait is over. So, it's the question you've all been asking: who won the pet election? … [Read more...]
Democracy, Elections, and Math
It’s finally Friday, and you’ve decided to go out to dinner. Between you and your four friends, it’s not too big of a deal trying to pick the perfect place to eat. Three of you want to go to this great Italian place down the street. Since most of you agree, you’re on your … [Read more...]
Notable Mathematical Moments in US Election History
November is soon to come, and this year it brings more than just the carving of the Thanksgiving turkey. That’s because it’s time to select a new commander-in-chief. As nominees Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton face off to replace President Obama, let’s look back on some … [Read more...]
Mathematics of the Election
Are elections fair? Do they really represent the will of voters? Jeff Beyerl does the math to show us why that is not always the case. All views expressed below are Beyerl's and are not representative of Duke TIP. … [Read more...]
The Pet Election
This month's guest article showed that different voting systems can lead to different results, so we thought we'd hold our own election to demonstrate how that happens. But we'll do it with something everybody loves: adorable pets! … [Read more...]