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Differentiate between experimental and theoretical probability in the following question. Pashmina flips a double-sided coin 20 times, and it lands on heads 15 times. What is the theoretical probability that it will land on heads?(1 point)
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14
Start Fraction 1 over 4 End Fraction
12
Start Fraction 1 over 2 End Fraction
34
Start Fraction 3 over 4 End Fraction
2/5
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Theoretical probability is what you expect based on the model (equally likely outcomes); experimental probability is based on observed results.
For a fair double-sided coin the theoretical probability of heads = 1/2.
The experimental probability from Pashmina’s flips = 15/20 = 3/4.
For a fair double-sided coin the theoretical probability of heads = 1/2.
The experimental probability from Pashmina’s flips = 15/20 = 3/4.
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