Experimental and Theoretical Probability

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What is the definition of experimental probability?

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Experimental probability is the probability that is based on the actual results of an experiment or trial, representing what actually happens.

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What is the formula for calculating theoretical probability?

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Theoretical probability is calculated using the formula: P(Event) = Number of favorable outcomes / Total number of possible outcomes.

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If a spinner is divided into 5 equal sections, what is the probability of landing on a specific color?

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The probability of landing on a specific color is 1/5 or 20%.

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What is the probability of an event that cannot happen?

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The probability of an event that cannot happen is 0.

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How do you calculate the probability of picking a specific item from a bag?

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To calculate the probability of picking a specific item, divide the number of that item by the total number of items in the bag.

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What is the relationship between experimental probability and theoretical probability?

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Experimental probability is based on actual experiments, while theoretical probability is based on expected outcomes.

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If Jonah has an experimental probability of catching a fly ball of 7/8, what is the approximate percentage of times he will catch it?

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Jonah will catch the fly ball approximately 88% of the time.

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What does it mean if an event has a probability of 1?

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If an event has a probability of 1, it means that the event is certain to occur.

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What is the probability of an event that is certain to happen?

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The probability of an event that is certain to happen is 1.

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In a bag with 5 quarters, 2 dimes, and 4 pennies, what is the total number of coins?

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The total number of coins is 11.