Finding Theoretical and Experimental Probabilities Using a Spinner Simulation

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Determine the probability from experimental results or compare theoretical probabilities and experimental results.

Finding Theoretical and Experimental Probabilities Using a Spinner Simulation

Compare theoretical and experimental probabilities using a spinner in this activity.

Putting It All Together

Answer these open ended questions on your own or with others to form deeper math connections.

Open-ended question 1

Why can theoretical probabilities and experimental results have different outcomes?

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Open-ended question 2

With more spins, do the experimental results get closer or further from the theoretical probability?

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