Probability Vocabulary
Theoretical Probability
Theoretical vs.
Experimental
Experimental
100
A ratio or product of the likelihood of an event(s) determined by mathematical facts known to us.
Theoretical Probability
100
When rolling one die...
P(3)= ?
1/6
100
Mr. Barker found the probability of drawing a spade to be 1/5. Did he find the theoretical or experimental probability?
Experimental Probability
200
What actually occurs in an experiment when you conduct an experiment(s).
Experimental Probability
200
When flipping 2 coins
P(both coins are heads)=
1/4
200
What is the theoretical probability of landing on green or blue?
1/2
300
All results that could occur from an experiment
All Possible Outcomes
300
When rolling two die...
P(rolling a 7)=
6/36 or reduced to 1/6
300
What is the experimental probability of landing on green or blue?
3/8
400
A set of one or more outcomes in a probability experiment.
An event
400
What is the theoretical probability of picking a purple marble?
1/11
400
What is the theoretical probability of not landing on green?
3/4
500
The results that you want to happen in an experiment
D_______ O_______
Desired Outcome
500
What is the probability of landing on a green?
1/4
500
What is the experimental probability of not landing on green?
17/20