S.3.d
Differentiate between and calculate different types of probabilities: empirical and theoretical.
Example Problems
Last weekend, 289 of 376 moviegoers bought popcorn.
Based on this data, what is a reasonable estimate of the probability that the next moviegoer does not buy popcorn?
Write your answer as a fraction, as a decimal, or as a percent rounded to the nearest hundredth.
Based on this data, what is a reasonable estimate of the probability that the next moviegoer does not buy popcorn?
Write your answer as a fraction, as a decimal, or as a percent rounded to the nearest hundredth.
A donut shop's donuts sold per hour are modeled below.
Based on this data, what is the probability that at least 1 donut is sold?
| Donuts Sold | Probability |
|---|---|
| 0 | |
| 1 | |
| 2 |
Based on this data, what is the probability that at least 1 donut is sold?
Aliens abducted Earth creatures to choose one to sample from:
Estimate the probability that the aliens select a cow.
Input your answer as a fraction or as a decimal rounded to the nearest hundredth.
| Abducted | Count |
|---|---|
| Chicken | 97 |
| Cow | 47 |
| Human | 77 |
Estimate the probability that the aliens select a cow.
Input your answer as a fraction or as a decimal rounded to the nearest hundredth.

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