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Here we will learn about experimental probability, including using the relative frequency and finding the probability distribution.

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What is experimental probability?

Experimental probability i s the probability of an event happening based on an experiment or observation.

To calculate the experimental probability of an event, we calculate the relative frequency of the event.

We can also express this as R=\frac{f}{n} where R is the relative frequency, f is the frequency of the event occurring, and n is the number of trials of the experiment.

If we find the relative frequency for all possible events from the experiment we can write the probability distribution for that experiment.

The relative frequency, experimental probability and empirical probability are the same thing and are calculated using the data from random experiments. They also have a key use in real-life problem solving.

For example, Jo made a four-sided spinner out of cardboard and a pencil.

Experimental probability image 1

She spun the spinner 50 times. The table shows the number of times the spinner landed on each of the numbers 1 to 4. The final column shows the relative frequency.

Experimental probability image 2

The relative frequencies of all possible events will add up to 1.

This is because the events are mutually exclusive.

Step-by-step guide: Mutually exclusive events

What is experimental probability?

Experimental probability vs theoretical probability

You can see that the relative frequencies are not equal to the theoretical probabilities we would expect if the spinner was fair.

If the spinner is fair, the more times an experiment is done the closer the relative frequencies should be to the theoretical probabilities.

In this case the theoretical probability of each section of the spinner would be 0.25, or \frac{1}{4}.

Step-by-step guide: Theoretical probability

How to find an experimental probability distribution

In order to calculate an experimental probability distribution:

Draw a table showing the frequency of each outcome in the experiment.

Determine the total number of trials.

Write the experimental probability (relative frequency) of the required outcome(s).

Explain how to find an experimental probability distribution

Explain how to find an experimental probability distribution

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Related lessons on   probability distribution

Experimental probability  is part of our series of lessons to support revision on  probability distribution . You may find it helpful to start with the main probability distribution lesson for a summary of what to expect, or use the step by step guides below for further detail on individual topics. Other lessons in this series include:

  • Probability distribution
  • Relative frequency
  • Expected frequency

Experimental probability examples

Example 1: finding an experimental probability distribution.

A 3 sided spinner numbered 1,2, and 3 is spun and the results recorded.

Experimental probability example 1

Find the probability distribution for the 3 sided spinner from these experimental results.

A table of results has already been provided. We can add an extra column for the relative frequencies.

Experimental probability example 1 step 1

2 Determine the total number of trials

3 Write the experimental probability (relative frequency) of the required outcome(s).

Divide each frequency by 110 to find the relative frequencies.

Experimental probability example 1 step 3

Example 2: finding an experimental probability distribution

A normal 6 sided die is rolled 50 times. A tally chart was used to record the results.

Experimental probability example 2

Determine the probability distribution for the 6 sided die. Give your answers as decimals.

Use the tally chart to find the frequencies and add a row for the relative frequencies.

Experimental probability example 2 step 1

The question stated that the experiment had 50 trials. We can also check that the frequencies add to 50.

Divide each frequency by 50 to find the relative frequencies.

Experimental probability example 2 step 3

Example 3: using an experimental probability distribution

A student made a biased die and wanted to find its probability distribution for use in a game. They rolled the die 100 times and recorded the results.

Experimental probability example 3

By calculating the probability distribution for the die, determine the probability of the die landing on a 3 or a 4.

Experimental probability example 3 step 1

The die was rolled 100 times.

Experimental probability example 3 step 3

We can find the probability of rolling a 3 or a 4 by adding the relative frequencies for those numbers.

P(3 or 4) = 0.22 + 0.25 = 0.47

Example 4: calculating the relative frequency without a known frequency of outcomes

A research study asked 1200 people how they commute to work. 640 travelled by car, 174 used the bus, and the rest walked. Determine the relative frequency of someone not commuting to work by car.

Writing the known information into a table, we have

Experimental probability example 4 step 1 image 1

We currently do not know the frequency of people who walked to work. We can calculate this as we know the total frequency.

The number of people who walked to work is equal to

1200-(640+174)=386.

We now have the full table,

Experimental probability example 4 step 1 image 2

The total frequency is 1200.

Divide each frequency by the total number of people (1200), we have

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The relative frequency of someone walking to work is 0.321\dot{6} .

How to find a frequency using an experimental probability

In order to calculate a frequency using an experimental probability:

Multiply the total frequency by the experimental probability.

Explain how to find a frequency using an experimental probability

Explain how to find a frequency using an experimental probability

Example 5: calculating a frequency

A dice was rolled 300 times. The experimental probability of rolling an even number is \frac{27}{50}. How many times was an even number rolled?

An even number was rolled 162 times.

Example 6: calculating a frequency

A bag contains different coloured counters. A counter is selected at random and replaced back into the bag 240 times. The probability distribution of the experiment is given below.

Experimental probability example 6

Determine the number of times a blue counter was selected.

As the events are mutually exclusive, the sum of the probabilities must be equal to 1. This means that we can determine the value of x.

1-(0.4+0.25+0.15)=0.2

The experimental probability (relative frequency) of a blue counter is 0.2.

Multiplying the total frequency by 0.1, we have

240 \times 0.2=48.

A blue counter was selected 48 times.

Common misconceptions

  • Forgetting the differences between theoretical and experimental probability

It is common to forget to use the relative frequencies from experiments for probability questions and use the theoretical probabilities instead. For example, they may be asked to find the probability of a die landing on an even number based on an experiment and the student will incorrectly answer it as 0.5.

  • The relative frequency is not an integer

The relative frequency is the same as the experimental probability. This value is written as a fraction, decimal or percentage, not an integer.

Practice experimental probability questions

1. A coin is flipped 80 times and the results recorded.

Experimental probability practice question 1 image 1

Determine the probability distribution of the coin.

Experimental probability practice question 1 image 2

As the number of tosses is 80, dividing the frequencies for the number of heads and the number of tails by 80, we have

2. A 6 sided die is rolled 160 times and the results recorded.

Experimental probability practice question 2 image 1

Determine the probability distribution of the die. Write your answers as fractions in their simplest form.

Experimental probability practice question 2 image 2

Dividing the frequencies of each number by 160, we get

Experimental probability practice question 2 explanation image

3. A 3 -sided spinner is spun and the results recorded.

Experimental probability practice question 3

Find the probability distribution of the spinner, giving you answers as decimals to 2 decimal places.

Experimental probability practice question 3 correct answer 1

Dividing the frequencies of each colour by 128 and simplifying, we have

Experimental probability practice question 3 explanation image

4. A 3 -sided spinner is spun and the results recorded.

Experimental probability practice question 4

Find the probability of the spinner not landing on red. Give your answer as a fraction.

Add the frequencies of blue and green and divide by 128.

5. A card is picked at random from a deck and then replaced. This was repeated 4000 times. The probability distribution of the experiment is given below.

Experimental probability practice question 5

How many times was a club picked?

Experimental probability practice question 5 explanation image

6. Find the missing frequency from the probability distribution.

Experimental probability practice question 6

The total frequency is calculated by dividing the frequency by the relative frequency.

Experimental probability GCSE questions

1. A 4 sided spinner was spun in an experiment and the results recorded.

(a) Complete the relative frequency column. Give your answers as decimals.

Experimental probability gcse question 1

(b) Find the probability of the spinner landing on a square number.

Total frequency of 80.

2 relative frequencies correct.

All 4 relative frequencies correct 0.225, \ 0.2, \ 0.3375, \ 0.2375.

Relative frequencies of 1 and 4 used.

0.4625 or equivalent

2. A 3 sided spinner was spun and the results recorded.

Complete the table.

Experimental probability gcse question 2 image 1

Process to find total frequency or use of ratio with 36 and 0.3.

Experimental probability gcse question 2 image 2

3. Ben flipped a coin 20 times and recorded the results.

Experimental probability gcse question 3

(a) Ben says, “the coin must be biased because I got a lot more heads than tails”.

Comment on Ben’s statement.

(b) Fred takes the same coin and flips it another 80 times and records the results.

Experimental probability gcse question 3a

Use the information to find a probability distribution for the coin.

Experimental probability gcse question 3b

Stating that Ben’s statement may be false.

Mentioning that 20 times is not enough trials.

Evidence of use of both sets of results from Ben and Fred.

Process of dividing by 100.

P(heads) = 0.48 or equivalent

P(tails) = 0.52 or equivalent

Learning checklist

You have now learned how to:

  • Use a probability model to predict the outcomes of future experiments; understand that empirical unbiased samples tend towards theoretical probability distributions, with increasing sample size

The next lessons are

  • How to calculate probability
  • Combined events probability
  • Describing probability

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Students will conduct their own dice experiment and compare their results with theoretical probability in section A. In section A, pupils must roll a dice 60 times and record the number of ‘6’s scored after every 10 rolls in the table provided and plot their results on a graph (axes provided). Pupils will compare their results with the theoretical probability of rolling a fair dice and could also compare their results with their peers.

In section B, the same experiment has been carried out, but this time the results have been provided. Students will again work out the experimental probability of these results, plot them on a graph and discuss by answering questions about the data.

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Experimental Probability Study Guide

Experimental probability is the likelihood of an event happening based on the results of an actual experiment or trial. It is calculated by conducting an experiment and recording the number of times the event occurs, then dividing that number by the total number of trials.

Calculating Experimental Probability

To calculate the experimental probability of an event, you can use the following formula :

Experimental Probability = Number of times the event occurs / Total number of trials

Suppose you roll a standard six-sided die 30 times and record the number of times a 4 is rolled. If the number 4 comes up 8 times , the experimental probability of rolling a 4 is:

Experimental Probability = 8 / 30 = 0.267

Steps to Calculate Experimental Probability

  • Conduct the experiment and record the outcomes.
  • Count the number of times the event of interest occurs.
  • Divide the number of favorable outcomes by the total number of trials.

Key Concepts

  • The experimental probability will change as the number of trials increases.
  • The experimental probability may not always reflect the theoretical probability of an event.

Applications of Experimental Probability

  • Weather forecasting
  • Sports statistics
  • Market research

Practice Problems

Calculate the experimental probability for the following scenarios:

  • You toss a coin 50 times and it lands on heads 28 times .
  • A basketball player makes 35 out of 50 free throw attempts.
  • A spinner is spun 40 times and lands on red 12 times .

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A probability model shows all of the possible outcomes of an event and the probability of each outcome. Use this worksheet to introduce math students to the concept of experimental probability models. This worksheet first illustrates how to make a prediction based on an experimental probability in the probability model by setting up and solving a proportion. Then students are asked to create probability models and make predictions using real-world situations and data. This important seventh-grade skill serves as a strong foundation for higher-level probability concepts to come.

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Experimental Probability

The chance or occurrence of a particular event is termed its probability. The value of a probability lies between 0 and 1 which means if it is an impossible event, the probability is 0 and if it is a certain event, the probability is 1. The probability that is determined on the basis of the results of an experiment is known as experimental probability. This is also known as empirical probability.

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What is Experimental Probability?

Experimental probability is a probability that is determined on the basis of a series of experiments. A random experiment is done and is repeated many times to determine their likelihood and each repetition is known as a trial. The experiment is conducted to find the chance of an event to occur or not to occur. It can be tossing a coin, rolling a die, or rotating a spinner. In mathematical terms, the probability of an event is equal to the number of times an event occurred ÷ the total number of trials. For instance, you flip a coin 30 times and record whether you get a head or a tail. The experimental probability of obtaining a head is calculated as a fraction of the number of recorded heads and the total number of tosses. P(head) = Number of heads recorded ÷ 30 tosses.

Experimental Probability Formula

The experimental probability of an event is based on the number of times the event has occurred during the experiment and the total number of times the experiment was conducted. Each possible outcome is uncertain and the set of all the possible outcomes is called the sample space. The formula to calculate the experimental probability is: P(E) = Number of times an event occurs/Total number of times the experiment is conducted

Consider an experiment of rotating a spinner 50 times. The table given below shows the results of the experiment conducted. Let us find the experimental probability of spinning the color - blue.

experimental probability of spinning a spinner

Color Occurrences
Pink 11
Blue 10
Green 13
Yellow 16

The experimental probability of spinning the color blue = 10/50 = 1/5 = 0.2 = 20%

Experimental Probability vs Theoretical Probability

Experimental results are unpredictable and may not necessarily match the theoretical results. The results of experimental probability are close to theoretical only if the number of trials is more in number. Let us see the difference between experimental probability and theoretical probability.

It is based on the data which is obtained after an experiment is carried out. This is based on what is expected to happen in an experiment, without actually conducting it.
It is the result of: the number of occurrences of an event ÷ the total number of trials It is the result of: the number of favorable outcomes ÷ the total number of possible outcomes

Example: A coin is tossed 20 times. It is recorded that heads occurred 12 times and tails occurred 8 times.

P(heads)= 12/20= 3/5

P(tails) = 8/20 = 2/5

Example: A coin is tossed. P(heads) = 1/2

P(tails) =1/2

Experimental Probability Examples

Here are a few examples from real-life scenarios.

a) The number of cookies made by Patrick per day in this week is given as 4, 7, 6, 9, 5, 9, 5.

Based on this data, what is the reasonable estimate of the probability that Patrick makes less than 6 cookies the next day?

P(< 6 cookies) = 3/7 = 0.428 = 42%

b) Find the reasonable estimate of the probability that while ordering a pizza, the next order will not be of a pepperoni topping.

Pizza Toppings Number of orders
Mushrooms 4
Pepperoni 5
Cheese 7
Black Olives 4

Based on this data , the reasonable estimate of the probability that the next type of toppings that would get ordered is not a pepperoni will be 15/20 = 3/4 = 75%

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Important Notes

  • The sum of the experimental probabilities of all the outcomes is 1.
  • The probability of an event lies between 0 and 1, where 0 is an impossible event and 1 denotes a certain event.
  • Probability can also be expressed in percentage.

Examples on Experimental Probability

Example 1: The following table shows the recording of the outcomes on throwing a 6-sided die 100 times.

1 14
2 18
3 24
4 17
5 13
6 14

Find the experimental probability of: a) Rolling a four; b) Rolling a number less than four; c) Rolling a 2 or 5

Experimental probability is calculated by the formula: Number of times an event occurs/Total number of trials

a) Rolling a 4: 17/100 = 0.17

b) Rolling a number less than 4: 56/100 = 0.56

c) Rolling a 2 or 5: 31/100 = 0.31

Example 2: The following set of data shows the number of messages that Mike received recently from 6 of his friends. 4, 3, 2, 1, 6, 8. Based on this, find the probability that Mike will receive less than 2 messages next time.

Mike has received less than 2 messages from 2 of his friends out of 6.

Therefore, P(<2) = 2/6 = 1/3

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Practice Questions on Experimental Probability

Frequently asked questions (faqs), how do you find the experimental probability.

The experimental probability of an event is based on actual experiments and the recordings of the events. It is equal to the number of times an event occurred divided by the total number of trials.

What is the Experimental Probability of rolling a 6?

The experimental probability of rolling a 6 is 1/6. A die has 6 faces numbered from 1 to 6. Rolling the die to get any number from 1 to 6 is the same and the probability (of getting a 6) = Number of favorable outcomes/ total possible outcomes = 1/6.

What is the Difference Between Theoretical and Experimental Probability?

Theoretical probability is what is expected to happen and experimental probability is what has actually happened in the experiment.

Do You Simplify Experimental Probability?

Yes, after finding the ratio of the number of times the event occurred to the total number of trials conducted, the fraction which is obtained is simplified.

Which Probability is More Accurate, Theoretical Probability or Experimental Probability?

Theoretical probability is more accurate than experimental probability. The results of experimental probability are close to theoretical only if the number of trials are more in number.

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EXPERIMENTAL AND THEORICAL PROBABILITY WORKSHEET

Experimental probability - practice questions.

Problem 1 :

Find the experimental probability of 

(a)  Tossing a head with one toss of a coin if it falls heads 96 times in 200 tosses.

(b) Rolling a six with a die given that when it was rolled 300 times, a six occurred 54 times

Problem 2 :

Find the experimental probability of rolling an odd number with a die if an odd number occurred 33 times when the die was rolled 60 times.              Solution

Problem 3 :

Clem fired 200 arrows at a target and hit the target 168 times. Find the experimental probability of Clem hitting the target.              Solution

Problem 4 :

Ivy has free-range hens. Out of the first 123 eggs that they laid she found that 11 had double-yolks. Calculate the experimental probability of getting a double-yolk egg from her hens.             Solution

Problem 5 :

Jackson leaves for work at the same time each day. Over a period of 227 working days, on his way to work he had to wait for a train at the railway crossing on 58 days. Calculate the experimental probability that Jackson has to wait for a train on his way to work.

Problem 6 :

Ravi has a circular spinner marked P, Q and R on equal sectors. Find the experimental probability of getting a Q if the spinner was twirled 417 times and finished on Q on 138 occasions.

Problem 7 :

Each time Claude shuffled a pack of cards before a game, he recorded the suit of the top card of the pack His results for 140 games were 34 Hearts, 36 Diamonds, 38 Spades and 32 Clubs.

Find the experimental probability that the top card of a shuffled pack is :

(a) a Heart  (b) a Club or Diamond

(1)  (a)   96/200    (b)   54/300

(2)   11/20

(3)   168/200

(4)   11/123

(5)   58/227

(6)   138/417

(7)  (a)   34/140   (b)   68/140

Theoretical Probability

A die is rolled. What is the theoretical probability of getting :

b) a "prime number"?

A bag contains 1 yellow, 2 green and 5 blue beds. One bead is chosen at random. Find the probability that it is :

(a)  Yellow  (b)  not yellow

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1 A die numbered 1 to 6 is rolled once. Find:

b) P(even number)

c) P(a number at least 1)

e) P(not a 5)

f) P(a number greater than 6)

The five illustrated cards are well shuffled and placed face down on a table. One of the cards is randomly chosen. 

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A bag contains 10 beads. 5 are white, 2 are red, 1 is blue, 1 is green and 1 is black. A bead is taken at random from the bag. Find:

a) P(white)

c) P(not black)              Solution

A letter is randomly chosen from GENEVA.

a)  Find the probability that it is:

b) Given that the letter chosen first is a G and it is removed, what is the probability that a second randomly chosen letter is a vowel?           Solution

A dart board has 30 sectors, numbered 1 to 30. A dart is thrown towards the bulls-eye and misses in a random direction. Determine the probability that the dart hits:

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a) a multiple of 5

b) a number between 7 and 13 inclusive

c) a number greater than 18

e) a multiple of 7

f) an even number that is a multiple of 3.

(1)  (a)   1/6   (b)  1/2

(2)  (a)  1/8   (b)  7/8

(3)  (a)  1/6  (b)  1/2  (c)  1  (d)   1/6  (e)  5/6  (f)   0

(4)  (a)   2/5  (b)  1/5  (c)  4/5  (d)  4/5

(5)  (a)   1/2  (b)     1/10  (c)  9/10

(6)  (a)  (i)     1/3  (ii)   0  (b)   3/5

(7)  (a)   1/5  (b)   7/30  (c)   11/30  (d)   1/30  (e)   2/15

(f)   1/6

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  1. Experimental Probability Worksheets

    Experimental Probability Worksheets Experimental probability worksheets are a great activity for students to share their understanding of the many ways to find and describe the probability. Students practice finding relative frequency (experimental probability) and theoretical probability using different types of manipulatives.

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    Free experimental probability GCSE maths revision guide, including step by step examples, exam questions and free worksheet.

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    Experimental probability worksheets are an excellent resource for teachers looking to enhance their students' understanding of probability and statistics concepts in Math. These worksheets provide a hands-on approach to learning, allowing students to explore the principles of probability through real-world scenarios and engaging activities.

  4. Theoretical and experimental probabilities

    Experimental probability is the results of an experiment, let's say for the sake of an example marbles in a bag. Experimental probability would be drawing marbles out of the bag and recording the results. Theoretical probability is calculating the probability of it happening, not actually going out and experimenting.

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    Experimental Probability and Relative Frequency: Worksheets with Answers Whether you want a homework, some cover work, or a lovely bit of extra practise, this is the place for you. And best of all they all (well, most!) come with answers.

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    This Experimental Probability Worksheet provides interesting practice in probability to students. They are asked to perform a dice experiment and then compare the result with theoretical probability.

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    Examples, solutions, videos, worksheets, stories and songs to help Grade 8 students learn about experimental probability. The following diagram shows what is meant by experimental probability. Scroll down the page for more examples and solutions. Experimental Probability.

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    Two-Way Tables and Probability Practice Strips ( Editable Word | PDF | Answers) Experimental Probability Practice Strips ( Editable Word | PDF | Answers) Estimating Probability Experiments Activity ( Editable Word | PDF) Theoretical and Experimental Probability Revision Practice Grid ( Editable Word | PDF | Answers. .

  10. 8.01 Experimental probability :: Worksheet :: Mathspace

    Worksheet: 8.01 Experimental probability. Mathspace is an all-in-one learning resource, wherever you are. We bring all of your learning tools together in one place, from video lessons, textbooks, to adaptive practice. Encourage your students to become self-directed learners.

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    Experimental probability is the number of times an event occurs out of the total number of trials. This seventh-grade math worksheet gives students a chance to find experimental probabilities using real-world scenarios in the form of word problems!

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    Experimental Probability Study Guide Experimental probability is the likelihood of an event happening based on the results of an actual experiment or trial. It is calculated by conducting an experiment and recording the number of times the event occurs, then dividing that number by the total number of trials.

  13. 7.SP.C.6 Worksheets

    In this seventh-grade math worksheet, students will practice creating probability models and using them to make predictions. Students demonstrate their proficiency with probability in this three-page performance task worksheet! Download and print 7.SP.C.6 worksheets to help kids develop this key seventh grade Common Core math skill.

  14. PDF Probability Worksheet 4 Experimental and Theoretical Probability Name

    4. What is the theoretical probability of selecting a diamond or a spade? 5. Compare these results, and describe your findings. c ... a. Find the experimental probability distribution for each eye color. ze b. Based on the survey, what is the experimental probability that a student in Dale's class has blue or green eyes? h

  15. Maths KS3: Experimental Probability Worksheet

    Maths KS3: Experimental Probability Worksheet. Subject: Mathematics. Age range: 11-14. Resource type: Worksheet/Activity. File previews. docx, 29.5 KB. A worksheet for experimental probability with a starter main and extention, hope you find it useful. Tes classic free licence. Report this resource to let us know if it violates our terms and ...

  16. Theoretical and Experimental Probability Worksheets

    Theoretical and Experimental Probability Worksheets Probability is the branch of mathematics concerning numerical descriptions of how likely an event is to occur, or how likely it is that a proposition is true. The probability of an event is a number between 0 and 1, where, roughly speaking, 0 indicates impossibility of the event and 1 indicates certainty.

  17. Experimental Probability Models

    A probability model shows all of the possible outcomes of an event and the probability of each outcome. Use this worksheet to introduce math students to the concept of experimental probability models. This worksheet first illustrates how to make a prediction based on an experimental probability in the probability model by setting up and solving ...

  18. Experimental Probability- Definition, Formula and Examples- Cuemath

    The experimental probability of an event is based on the number of times the event has occurred during the experiment and the total number of times the experiment was conducted. Each possible outcome is uncertain and the set of all the possible outcomes is called the sample space. The formula to calculate the experimental probability is: P (E ...

  19. Experimental probability (video)

    Watch a video that explains how to find the experimental probability of an event based on repeated trials and compare it with the theoretical probability.

  20. EXPERIMENTAL AND THEORICAL PROBABILITY WORKSHEET

    Experimental Probability - Practice Questions. Problem 1 : Find the experimental probability of. (a) Tossing a head with one toss of a coin if it falls heads 96 times in 200 tosses. (b) Rolling a six with a die given that when it was rolled 300 times, a six occurred 54 times. Solution.

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  22. Practical Experimental Probability Worksheet

    A worksheet guiding your students through an experiment to see how sample size impacts on experimental probability.

  23. PDF Lesson Topic: Theoretical & Experimental Probability Grade: Subject

    By the end of this lesson, students will be able to define and understand both theoretical probability and experimental probability. Furthermore, students will be able to differentiate between the two types of probability. The student will also understand as the number of trials increases, the experimental probability gets closer to the theoretical probability.