theoretical and experimental probability

Match the following

• P(Rolling a die and it landing on 5)

• P(Flipping a coin and landing on tails)

• Theoretical Probability

• What actually happens

• P(Picking a card and getting a heart)

• Experimental Probability

• What should happen

In an experiment, the experimental probability will not always equal the theoretical probability.

• True
• False

You pick a card at random from a deck of cards. What are the odds that you choose the 4 of diamonds?

• 1 in 104
• 1 in 13
• 1 in 52
• 1 in 26
• 4 in 52

You choose a card at random from a deck of cards. What is the probability of choosing a red card?

• 1/2
• 1/3
• 3/4
• 1/4

John and Mario are playing a game and whoever rolls the higher number wins. John rolled a 4. What is the probability that Mario will roll a number greater than 4?

• 1/4
• 1/2
• 1/3
• 2/3

Who is this?

• Cinderella
• Sleeping Beauty

• Belle
• Snow White

Snow White chooses one of the Seven Dwarfs at random to help her do some chores. What is the probability that she would choose Dopey at random?

• 1/8
• 1/4
• 1/7
• 1/6

What is the probability of choosing a striped number at random?

What is the probability of choosing a number less than 8 at random?

Regina spun the spinner 10 times and landed on blue once, yellow 4 times, and red 5 times. What is the experimental probability Regina landed on yellow?