Relaxing Constraints

Relaxing Constraints

The Secretary Problem

At some point you just have to make a choice

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Wesley Jackson
Nov 12, 2024
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Looking for a job, a home, or life partner? How many should you look at before you settle? This is called the secretary problem. It is a fascinating problem because in today’s world we are faced with so many options, too many options.

It’s crazy to me is that there is an actual solution to the general problem and it is to look at 37% of the candidates wi…

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