Algebra 1
Algebra 1
1st Edition
ISBN: 9780078884801
Author: McGraw-Hill/Glencoe
Publisher: Glencoe/McGraw-Hill School Pub Co
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Chapter 12.7, Problem 15HP
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To find if the experimental probability is sometimes, never or always equal to theoretical probability.

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Answer to Problem 15HP

The experimental probability of heads when a coin is tossed 15 times is never equal to the theoretical probability.

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The given statement:

“The experimental probability of heads when a coin is tossed 15 times is sometimes, never, or always equal to the theoretical probability. Explain.”

In the theoretical probability of getting a heads from tossing a coin for 15 times, is 7.5 times, which is practically not possible, as the number of times of getting a heads or a tails can only be whole number.

So, the experimental probability of heads when a coin is tossed 15 times is never equal to the theoretical probability.

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