Theoretical vs Experimental Probability Explained

What does theoretical probability focus on?

• Outcomes based on past events

• Possible outcomes in theory

• Outcomes that are most likely to happen

• Only outcomes with a 50% chance

What is the theoretical probability of flipping heads on a coin?

• 100%

• 25%

• 50%

• 70%

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How is experimental probability determined?

• By calculating the total possible outcomes

• Based on outcomes of past events

• By guessing the outcome

• Through theoretical analysis

What was the experimental probability of flipping heads for Will?

• 30%

• 100%

• 70%

• 50%

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What is the theoretical probability of making a free throw?

• 75%

• 50%

• 90%

• 25%

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What was the experimental probability of the basketball player making a free throw?

• 90%

• 80%

• 50%

• 100%

If it has snowed every day for a week, what is the experimental probability of snow the next day?

• 30%

• 50%

• 100%

• 70%

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What does experimental probability rely on?

• Future predictions

• Statistical analysis

• Past occurrences

• Theoretical outcomes

What is the theoretical probability of it not snowing the next day if it has snowed every day for a week?

• 0%

• 50%

• 25%

• 100%

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How do weather predictions use experimental probability?

• Through random guessing

• Based on historical data under similar conditions

• By assuming the same outcome as the previous day

• By using theoretical probability only