Ruma Falk facts for kids
Ruma Falk (born in 1932, passed away in 2020) was a smart Israeli scientist. She was a psychologist, which means she studied how people think and feel. She also studied the philosophy of mathematics. This means she thought deeply about numbers and logic. Ruma Falk was famous for her work on probability. She helped us understand how people think about chance and statistics.
Her Life Story
Ruma Falk was born in a city called Jerusalem. She went to school at the Herzliya Hebrew Gymnasium. Later, she studied at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem. In 1975, she earned her PhD from the Hebrew University. Her studies focused on how people understand chance. Her teacher was a famous psychologist named Amos Tversky. After finishing her studies, Ruma Falk became a professor at the same university. She was married to Raphael Falk. He was a scientist who studied genetics and the history of science.
Awards and Achievements
Ruma Falk won an important award in 1984. It was called the George Pólya Award. She won it with another scientist named Maya Bar-Hillel. This award came from the Mathematical Association of America. They received it for their great work together on probability.
Her Books and Games
Ruma Falk wrote several books. These books helped people understand probability and statistics better. Here are some of her books:
- Understanding Probability and Statistics: A Book of Problems (published in 1993)
- אתגרים לתאים האפורים (Challenges to the Gray Cells, published in 2004)
- יש בעיה! (There is a Problem, published in 2013)
- Many Faces of the Gambler's Fallacy: Subjective Randomness and Its Diverse Manifestations (published in 2016)
She also created a fun board game. The game was called ברירה וסיכוי (Choice and Chance). It helped people learn about choices and chances.
