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Theoretical and Experimental Probability Answer Key

Compare theoretical and experimental probability through simulations and discover the Law of Large Numbers.

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Prior Knowledge Questions

Q1.What is probability?

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Probability is the likelihood of an event occurring, expressed as a number between 0 (impossible) and 1 (certain).

Q2.What is theoretical probability?

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Theoretical probability is the expected probability based on mathematical reasoning (favorable outcomes ÷ total outcomes).

Q3.What is experimental probability?

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Experimental probability is based on actual results from conducting an experiment or trial.

Activity A – Coin Flips

Q4.What is the theoretical probability of flipping heads on a fair coin?

Q5.Why might experimental probability differ from theoretical probability?

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