Explanation

• Theoretical: Based on logic (e.g., dice, coins)

• Empirical: Based on data/experiments

Example:

• Coin toss: P(head) = 0.5 (theoretical)

• Toss 100 times → 52 heads (empirical ≈ 0.52)

Quiz

1. What is theoretical probability?

2. What is empirical probability?

3. Which is experiment-based?

4. Which is logic-based?

5. Can they differ?

Answer Key

1. Based on reasoning

2. Based on data

3. Empirical

4. Theoretical

5. Yes