--- product_id: 67939696 title: "Four Pines Publishing - Galton Board Desktop Probability Machine" brand: "four pines publishing" price: "FREE" currency: GBP in_stock: false reviews_count: 8 url: https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/67939696-four-pines-publishing-galton-board-desktop-probability-machine store_origin: GB region: United Kingdom --- # Visualizes normal distribution 7.5" x 4.5" size Hands-on learning Four Pines Publishing - Galton Board Desktop Probability Machine **Brand:** four pines publishing **Price:** FREE **Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock ## Summary > 🎲 Embrace the Chaos of Probability! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Four Pines Publishing - Galton Board Desktop Probability Machine by four pines publishing - **How much does it cost?** FREE with free shipping - **Is it available?** Currently out of stock - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.uk](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/67939696-four-pines-publishing-galton-board-desktop-probability-machine) ## Best For - four pines publishing enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted four pines publishing brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - β€’ **Compact Design:** Fits seamlessly on your desk without taking up too much space. - β€’ **Gift of Knowledge:** A thoughtful present for students, educators, or anyone curious about the world of statistics. - β€’ **Educational & Engaging:** Ideal for physics enthusiasts and those who appreciate the beauty of randomness. - β€’ **Perfect for Professionals:** A unique conversation starter that adds flair to any office space. - β€’ **Unleash the Power of Probability:** Transform your understanding of statistics with this interactive desktop machine. ## Overview The Four Pines Publishing Galton Board is a 7.5" x 4.5" desktop probability machine that visually demonstrates the concept of normal distribution through the movement of steel beads. Perfect for educational purposes or as a unique desk accessory, it offers a hands-on experience that brings statistical concepts to life. ## Description The Galton Board is mathematics in motion and demonstrates centuries-old mathematical concepts in an innovative desktop device. It relates to the presentation of the binomial distribution by Sir Francis Galtons (1822-1911), which represents the normal distribution for a large number of balls. It also shows a superimposed Pascal Triangle (Blaise Pascal, 1623-1662), a triangle of numbers that follows the rule to add the two upper numbers to get the lower number. The number on each pin indicates the number of different paths that a ball can go through from the upper pin to the respective pin. The Fibonacci numbers (Leonardo Fibonacci, 1175-1250) can also be found as a sum of the specific diagonals in the triangle. When turned around the axis, the 3,000 balls in the table size fall through the rows of symmetrically placed pins on the Galton board. When the device is straight, every ball jumps from the pins, with the same chance to be distracted to the left or right. When the balls collect in the compartments under the board, they form an approximate bell curve. The bell curve as well as the average and standard deviation lines are printed on the board. The bell curve, also known as Gaussian distribution (Carl Friedrich Gauss, 1777-1855), is important in statistics and probability theory. It is used in the natural and social sciences to portray random variables like the balls in the Galton board. The Galton Board is reminiscent of the groundbreaking "probability machine" by Charles and Ray Eames, which was presented in 1961 at the Mathematica exhibition. An even larger EAMES probability machine was exhibited at the 1964 World's Fair in New York in the IBM Pavilion. Both the Galton Board and the superimposed Pascal triangle contain numerous related mathematical, statistical and probability concepts. Instructions for use and assembly Review: Perfect - I teach maths and finance and have often talked to students about building a Galton board. All of the ones I have seen for purchase in the past have been very large and costly. This one is perfect, I can bring it into the classroom and the students can use it, I have also produced a slow-motion video of it in action to show to students if I don't have it with me. Great, great, great Review: Interesting and cool - It shows the bell curve really well. I will use it for classes about calibration at work. Shows really well also if you offset it (just putting a pen under one side) Only bad thing is that the single brass ball is sometimes getting stuck. ## Features - The Galton Board is a desktop probability machine which brings to life the statistical concept of normal distribution; As you rotate the Galton Board on its axis, you set into motion a flow of steel beads that bounce with equal probability to the left or right through several rows of pegs - As the beads accumulate in the bins, they approximate the bell curve, as shown by the yellow line on the front of the Galton board;This hands-on Galton Board allows you to visualise the order embedded in the chaos of randomness - Measuring 7.5 inch by 4.5 inch, this desktop probability machine is the perfect gift for physics lovers or just as a uniquer desktop toy - IMPORTANT: Due to an anti-static additive, the opacity of the board may on rare occasions vary slightly ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B078Y7RN6Y | | Age Range Description | 3 Years and Above | | Brand Name | FOUR PINES PUBLISHING, INC. | | Color | Black, Clear, Yellow | | Container Type | Box | | Customer Reviews | 4.7 out of 5 stars 809 Reviews | | Educational Objective | Teaching statistical concepts, specifically normal distribution | | Grenre | Educational Tabletop Game | | Included Components | Galton Board | | Is Assembly Required | No | | Item Type Name | Tabletop Game | | Item Weight | 0.01 Ounces | | Manufacturer | Four Pines Publishing | | Manufacturer Part Number | 43188-151192 | | Material Type | Metal | | Model Number | 43188-151192 | | Number of Items | 1 | | Number of Players | 2 | | Operation Mode | Manual | | Other Special Features of the Product | Physical Demonstration of Normal Distribution | | Package Quantity | 1 | | Product Style | Modern | | Size | Small | | Theme | Educational | | UPC | 643950482443 | ## Images ![Four Pines Publishing - Galton Board Desktop Probability Machine - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71Qkrr4BGML.jpg) ## Questions & Answers **Q: Do the falling beads make a lot of noise?** A: What do you mean by β€œa lot” ? They make noise, as they are many (3000) but tiny so it’s a gentle noise. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Perfect *by B***Y on 3 March 2020* I teach maths and finance and have often talked to students about building a Galton board. All of the ones I have seen for purchase in the past have been very large and costly. This one is perfect, I can bring it into the classroom and the students can use it, I have also produced a slow-motion video of it in action to show to students if I don't have it with me. Great, great, great ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Interesting and cool *by A***T on 8 February 2020* It shows the bell curve really well. I will use it for classes about calibration at work. Shows really well also if you offset it (just putting a pen under one side) Only bad thing is that the single brass ball is sometimes getting stuck. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Sturdy, satisfying and fun *by N***S on 3 September 2021* I love having this on my desk. 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