Theoretical versus Experimental Probability
Grade 11th Grade · Math · 45 min· Understanding The Difference Between Theoretical And Experimental Probability
What's Included
Learning Objective
I can compare and contrast theoretical and experimental probability to predict outcomes.
Warm-Up Video
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Experimental versus theoretical probability simulation | Probability | AP Statistics | Khan Academy
Guided Notes
3 key concepts
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As we conduct more trials, experimental probability should get closer to theoretical probability.
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The idea that experimental probability approaches theoretical probability with more trials is known as the law of large numbers.
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With a small number of experiments, experimental probability can be very different from theoretical probability, but this difference decreases with more experiments.
Practice Questions
10 questions · Multiple choice & Short answer
Exit Ticket
Quick comprehension check
“Describe a situation where the experimental probability of an event differs significantly from the theoretical probability. Explain how conducting more trials would likely affect the experimental probability in relation to the theoretical probability.”
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