10.3 Experimental vs. Theoretical Probability

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Theoretical Probability is...

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what should happen

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Experimental Probability is...

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what actually happens

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What is the Theoretical P(red)?

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33.3%

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Dan has 5 pencils and 7 pens in his bag. What is the theoretical P(choosing a pencil)?

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5/12

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Find the theoretical P(not yellow) if you spin the spinner.

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7/8

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What is the formula for Theoretical Probability?

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P(event) = (Number of favorable outcomes) / (Total number of outcomes)

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If a die is rolled, what is the theoretical probability of rolling a 3?

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1/6

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What does it mean if an event is certain?

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The probability of the event is 1.

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What does it mean if an event is impossible?

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The probability of the event is 0.

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In a bag of 10 marbles (3 red, 2 blue, 5 green), what is the theoretical P(drawing a blue marble)?

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2/10 or 1/5