Theoretical and Experimental Probability

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Probability can be written as ...

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a fraction, a decimal, a percent, all of the above.

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Probability is ...

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the chance that some event will occur.

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A bag has 3 red marbles, 2 blue, 4 green, and 1 yellow. What is the theoretical probability of pulling a red?

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3/10

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What is the P( not purple) on this spinner?

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4/5

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The letters that form the word MATHEMATICS are placed in a bowl. What is the probability of choosing a letter that is a vowel?

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4/11

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What is the definition of theoretical probability?

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Theoretical probability is the ratio of the number of favorable outcomes to the total number of possible outcomes.

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What is experimental probability?

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Experimental probability is the ratio of the number of times an event occurs to the total number of trials conducted.

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If a coin is flipped, what is the theoretical probability of getting heads?

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1/2

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In a standard deck of cards, what is the probability of drawing a heart?

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1/4

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What does it mean if an event is certain?

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It means the probability of the event occurring is 1.