Theoretical and Experimental Probability

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What is Experimental Probability?

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What actually happens

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What is the probability of choosing a black or white marble from a bag containing 3 black and 2 white marbles?

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3/5

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CCSS.HSS.CP.B.7

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What is the theoretical probability of tossing a number cube and it landing on an even number?

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1/2

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CCSS.7.SP.C.7A

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What is the probability of spinning an even number on a spinner divided into 4 equal sections (1, 2, 3, 4)?

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50%

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CCSS.7.SP.C.7A

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What is Theoretical Probability?

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What should happen

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

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1/2

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CCSS.7.SP.C.7A

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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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CCSS.7.SP.C.7B

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What is the formula for calculating Experimental Probability?

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Experimental Probability = Number of successful outcomes / Total number of trials

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If a die is rolled, what is the probability of rolling a number greater than 4?

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1/3

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CCSS.7.SP.C.7B

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What is the difference between theoretical and experimental probability?

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Theoretical probability is based on expected outcomes, while experimental probability is based on actual results.