Answer the following considering the game represented in extensive form (game tree) above: i. Player 1 has 2 information set(s) and Player 2 has 1 information set(s). (Recall: An information set can contain one or more decision nodes.) ii. There is (are) ♦ proper subgame(s) in this game (Recall: A proper subgame is a subgame other than the whole game itself.)
Answer the following considering the game represented in extensive form (game tree) above: i. Player 1 has 2 information set(s) and Player 2 has 1 information set(s). (Recall: An information set can contain one or more decision nodes.) ii. There is (are) ♦ proper subgame(s) in this game (Recall: A proper subgame is a subgame other than the whole game itself.)
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Transcribed Image Text:**Game Tree Analysis**
In this game represented in extensive form (game tree), follow the answers below based on the diagram above:
### Diagram Explanation
The game tree shows two players making sequential decisions.
- **Player 1** starts at the top node and can choose between actions **E** or **X**.
- If Player 1 chooses **E**, then **Player 2** gets to select between options **a**, **b**, and **c**.
- If Player 1 chooses **X**, the result is directly **(2, 2)**.
From **Player 2's** decisions:
- If **a** is chosen, Player 1 selects between **L** and **R**, leading to the outcomes **(3,1)** and **(0,0)**, respectively.
- If **b** is chosen, Player 1 also chooses between **L** and **R**, both leading to **(0,0)**.
- If **c** is chosen, the outcome is directly **(2,2)** and there is no further action for Player 1.
### Questions and Answers
i. **Information Sets**
- Player 1 has **2** information sets.
- Player 2 has **1** information set.
- (Recall: An information set can contain one or more decision nodes.)
ii. **Subgames**
- There are **0** proper subgames in this game.
- (Recall: A proper subgame is a subgame other than the whole game itself.)
iii. **Player 2's Knowledge**
- When choosing between **a**, **b**, and **c**, Player 2 knows whether Player 1 chose **E** or **X**.
iv. **Player 1's Knowledge**
- When choosing between **L** and **R**, Player 1 knows Player 2's choice between **a**, **b**, and **c**.
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