Theoretical and Experimental Probability

Theoretical and Experimental Probability

Grade 8 · Math · 45 min

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Learning Objective

I can compare and contrast theoretical and experimental probability for a given event.

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Experimental vs Theoretical Probability

Practice Questions

7 questions · Short answer

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Quick comprehension check

A standard six-sided die is rolled 30 times. The number "4" appears 8 times. What is the experimental probability of rolling a "4"? What is the theoretical probability of rolling a "4"? A coin is flipped 20 times. Heads appears 12 times. What is the experimental probability of flipping heads? What is the theoretical probability of flipping heads? A bag contains 5 marbles: 2 red and 3 blue. A marble is drawn, its color is recorded, and then it is placed back in the bag. This is done 40 times. A red marble is drawn 15 times. What is the experimental probability of drawing a red marble? What is the theoretical probability of drawing a red marble?

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