Experimental Probability and Relative Frequency
Students will conduct simple probability experiments, record outcomes, and calculate experimental probability (relative frequency), comparing it to theoretical probability.
Key Questions
- Predict the outcome of a simple probability experiment and compare it to the experimental results.
- Analyze the results of a series of trials to determine the experimental probability.
- Explain why the results of a probability experiment might not always match theoretical predictions, especially with a small number of trials.
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