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Impact of Gamification to Understanding Bayes’ Theorem: A Study Using the Monty Hall Dilemma Simulation

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Gamification is frequently employed in the learning of complex concepts. This study aims to examine the impact of a gamification intervention on university students’ understanding of Bayes’ Theorem and its application to business decision-making. To achieve this, an agent-based simulation model is developed to facilitate practice with the Monty Hall dilemma. Subsequently, a paired experiment with binary responses is conducted in two groups of students (the first with 67 students and the second with 55) in different contexts. Through a quiz games methodology, the findings indicate that the gamification intervention results in a 32.83% and 18.18% increase in the accuracy of responses provided by students (of the first and second group respectively) before and after engaging with the model. This difference between the two groups may be due to the greater mastery of probabilistic concepts by the students belonging to the second group. In any case, it appears that the enhanced motivation and engagement generated by gamification contributes to a more effective acquisition of the concepts addressed and potentially reducing dropout rates.

Source: Dirección y Organización

DOI: 10.37610/86.696

Authors: Julio César Puche Regaliza, Santiago Porras Alfonso, Silvia Casado Yusta, Joaquín Pacheco Bonrostro

Institution: Universidad de Burgos

Language: English

Topic: Educational Games and Gamification

Subfield: Developmental and Educational Psychology

Field: Psychology

Domain: Social Sciences

SDG: Quality education

Open Access status: diamond

Funders: Universidad de Burgos, Ministerio de Ciencia e Innovación