Comparing Theoretical and Experimental Probability
Students compare the results of their experiments with theoretical calculations. They explore how increasing the number of trials affects the experimental probability and brings it closer to the theoretical value.
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Students compare the results of their experiments with theoretical calculations. They explore how increasing the number of trials affects the experimental probability and brings it closer to the theoretical value.
Key Questions
- Why might experimental probability differ from theoretical probability?
- What happens to the experimental probability as you increase the number of trials?
- How do we use both types of probability to make informed decisions?
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