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Experimental and Theoretical Probability

The document explains the concepts of experimental and theoretical probability, detailing how to calculate probabilities using specific formulas. It provides examples of both types of probability, including coin tosses and dice rolls, along with exercises for practice. The document emphasizes the difference between experimental outcomes based on trials and theoretical outcomes based on ideal conditions.

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Experimental and Theoretical Probability

The document explains the concepts of experimental and theoretical probability, detailing how to calculate probabilities using specific formulas. It provides examples of both types of probability, including coin tosses and dice rolls, along with exercises for practice. The document emphasizes the difference between experimental outcomes based on trials and theoretical outcomes based on ideal conditions.

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Experimenta

l and
Theoretical
Probability
Probability is a number between 0 and 1 that
describes the chance that a stated event will
occur.
In experimental probability, experiment is
done repeatedly and simple determination of
the frequency of the occurrence of the event
vary from one observation to another.
We have a formula to followed in knowing the
probability.

𝑛𝑢𝑚𝑏𝑒𝑟 𝑜𝑓 𝑡𝑖𝑚𝑒𝑠𝑜𝑐𝑐𝑢𝑟𝑒𝑑
𝑃 ( 𝑒𝑣𝑒𝑛𝑡 ) =
𝑡𝑜𝑡𝑎𝑙𝑛𝑢𝑚𝑏𝑒𝑟 𝑜𝑓 𝑡𝑟𝑖𝑎𝑙𝑠
Example:
Determine the probability of getting a head
when a coin is tossed. Suppose that there are
10 trials done, the tabulated results are as
follows:
Trial 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

Result T T T H T H T H H T
In theoretical probability, equally likely
outcomes are required. This classical
approach to probability of an event in a
sample space is based on ideal occurrences.

Formula:
Example:
1.In tossing a coin, find the probability of
getting a head.
2.If a die is rolled, find the probability of
getting a multiple of 7
DIRECTIONS: Answer the following.
1. In a rolling a die, what is the probability of
getting a number less than 7?
2. If a die is rolled, find the probability of
getting an even number?
3. PAG-ASA said there is a 40% chance of
rain tomorrow. What is the probability that it
will not rain tomorrow?
4.Determine the probability of getting a head
when a coin is tossed. Suppose that there
are 5 trials done, the tabulated results are
as follows:
Trial 1 2 3 4 5

Result H T T H T
Determine whether the following examples are
experimental probability or theoretical
probability.
1. Nine pieces of paper with the numbers
1,2,2,3,4,4,5,6 and 6 are placed in a bag. A
student chooses one without looking. What
is the probability that the student can
choose the number 4?
2.The probability of getting a green marble
from a bag is 3/8. There are 40 marbles in a
bag, how many are green?
A. Determine the experimental probability of
the following. The table shows the results
of a spinner experiment.
1. Find the probability of
spinning 4.
2. Find the probability of
spinning 3.
3. What is the probability
of spinning 2 and 3.
Find the theoretical probability of the following.

4. From the letters A, E, I, O, U, what is the


probability of selecting the letter E?
5. You randomly choose a letter from the
word EXPLORE, what is the probability of
choosing a vowel?
THANKS

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