Probability experimental and theoretical

What is experimental probability?

• Experimental probability is calculated using theoretical formulas only.

• Experimental probability is obtained from conducting an experiment and observing the outcomes.

• Experimental probability is based on historical data.

• Experimental probability never changes.

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How is experimental probability calculated?

• Experimental probability = Total number of outcomes / Number of favorable outcomes

• Experimental probability = Number of favorable outcomes - Total number of outcomes

• Experimental probability = Number of favorable outcomes / Total number of outcomes

• Experimental probability = Number of favorable outcomes * Total number of outcomes

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What is theoretical probability?

• Theoretical probability is based on past outcomes.

• Theoretical probability is based on random guesses.

• Theoretical probability is based on personal beliefs.

• Theoretical probability is based on all possible outcomes.

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How is theoretical probability calculated?

• By subtracting the number of favorable outcomes from the total number of possible outcomes

• By adding the number of favorable outcomes to the total number of possible outcomes

• By dividing the number of favorable outcomes by the total number of possible outcomes.

• By multiplying the number of favorable outcomes by the total number of possible outcomes

What is the difference between experimental and theoretical probability?

• Experimental probability is based on actual outcomes, while theoretical probability is based on mathematical calculations.

• Experimental probability is based on theoretical calculations, while theoretical probability is based on actual outcomes.

• Experimental probability is used in controlled environments, while theoretical probability is used in real-world scenarios.

• Experimental probability is always accurate, while theoretical probability is an estimation.

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What is the probability of rolling a 3 with a six-sided die?

• 1/6

• 1/5

• 1/3

• 1/4

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What is the experimental probability of rolling a 3 if a six-sided die is rolled 50 times and results in a 3 ten times?

• 0.2 or 20%

• 0.3 or 30%

• 0.1 or 10%

• 0.4 or 40%

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If you flip a fair coin, what is the theoretical probability of getting heads?

• 0.7

• 0.5

• 0.3

• 1.0

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If you flip a fair coin 100 times and get heads 45 times, what is the experimental probability of getting heads?

• 0.60

• 0.40

• 0.45

• 0.55

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What is the theoretical probability of drawing a blue marble from a bag with 4 red, 3 blue, and 2 green marbles?

• 3/7

• 1/4

• 2/9

• 1/3

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