To analyze Sadiq's situation, we first need to determine both the theoretical and experimental probabilities of rolling an even number on a six-sided die.
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Theoretical Probability: In a regular six-sided number cube (die), the even numbers are 2, 4, and 6. Thus, there are 3 even outcomes and 3 odd outcomes. The theoretical probability of rolling an even number is:
\[ P(\text{even}) = \frac{\text{number of even outcomes}}{\text{total outcomes}} = \frac{3}{6} = \frac{1}{2} \]
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Experimental Probability: In Sadiq's experiment, he rolled the die 10 times and got an even number 7 times. The experimental probability of rolling an even number is:
\[ P(\text{even, experimental}) = \frac{\text{number of even outcomes in experiment}}{\text{total rolls}} = \frac{7}{10} = 0.7 \]
Now, we can compare the two probabilities:
- Theoretical probability: 0.5 (or 50%)
- Experimental probability: 0.7 (or 70%)
Since 0.7 (the experimental probability) is greater than 0.5 (the theoretical probability), we conclude:
The experimental probability was greater than the theoretical probability.