Exploring Probability: Experimental vs. Theoretical

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• 7th Grade

Exploring Probability: Experimental vs. Theoretical

Learning objective

Learning Objective

At the end of the lesson, you will understand the differences between experimental and theoretical probability and be able to apply both in practical scenarios.

Write 1 word that relates to Probability

Introduction to Probability

Probability measures the likelihood of an event occurring. It ranges from 0 (impossible) to 1 (certain).

What is Experimental Probability?

Experimental probability is determined by conducting experiments and recording the outcomes. It’s the ratio of successful trials to the total trials.

What is Theoretical Probability?

Theoretical probability is calculated by dividing the number of favorable outcomes by the total number of possible outcomes.

Interactive Activity: Coin Toss

Predict the probability of heads in 10 coin tosses. Then, perform the experiment and compare results.

Create one test question about probability

SHORT CRITICAL RESPONSE

Theoretically, ___________ should win the Superbowl because _______