Theoretical probability is also introduced In Lesson 3 on the study guide.

Question

True or False: Experimental (or empirical) probability is a numerical measure for the likelihood of an event to happen, while theoretical probability is a numerical measure that describes how frequently an event occurred in an actual experiment.

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Responses

True
True

False

Answer 1

The statement is False.

Experimental (or empirical) probability refers to the likelihood of an event based on the actual results of an experiment or observation, while theoretical probability refers to the likelihood of an event based on the possible outcomes in a theoretical model, assuming all outcomes are equally likely.