Question

Using a spinner, conduct an experiment to compare experimental probability with theoretical probability.

Answer 1

The probability of an event is a number from 0 to 1 that measures the chance that an event will occur. In this lesson, we will look into experimental probability and theoretical probability.

The following table highlights the difference between Experimental Probability and Theoretical Probability. Scroll down the page for more examples and solutions.

he following table highlights the difference between Experimental Probability and Theoretical Probability. Scroll down the page for more examples and solutions.

Experimental vs Theoretical Probability

How to find the Experimental Probability of an event?

Step 1: Conduct an experiment and record the number of times the event occurs and the number of times the activity is performed.

Step 2: Divide the two numbers to obtain the Experimental Probability

How to find the Theoretical Probability of an event?

The Theoretical Probability of an event is the number of ways the event can occur (favorable outcomes) divided by the number of total outcomes.