Experimental Probability

Define experimental probability.

Probability of an event based on an actual trail in physical world is called experimental probability.

How is Experimental Probability calculated?

Experimental Probability is calculated using the following formula: 

P(E) = (Number of trials taken in which event A happened) / Total number of trials

Can Experimental Probability be used to predict future outcomes?

No,  experimental probability can’t be used to predict future outcomes as it only achives the theorectical value when the trails becomes infinity.

How is Experimental Probability different from Theoretical Probability?

 Theoretical probability is the probability of an event based on mathematical calculations and assumptions, whereas experimental probability is based on actual experiments or trials.

What are some Limitations of Experimental Probability?

There are some limitation of experimental probability, which are as follows:

• Experimental probability can be influenced by various factors, such as the sample size, the selection process, and the conditions of the experiment. 
• The number of trials conducted may not be sufficient to establish a reliable pattern, and the results may be subject to random variation. 
• Experimental probability is also limited to the specific conditions of the experiment and may not be applicable in other contexts.

Can Experimental Probability of an event be a negative number if not why?

As experimental probability is given by:

P(E) = Number of trials taken in which event A happened/Total number of trials

Thus, it can’t be negative as both number are count of something and counting numbers are 1, 2, 3, 4, …. and they are never negative.

What are Types of Probability?

There are two forms of calculating the probability of an event that are,

• Theoretical Probability
• Experimental Probability

Probability means the chances of a number of occurrences of an event. In simple language, it is the possibility that an event will occur or not. The concept of probability can be applied to some experiments like coin tossing, dice throwing, playing cards, etc. Experimental Probability is one of the interesting concepts of Probability. Before diving down into the definition, Let’s start understanding this concept through our daily life situations. 

We all have heard typical monsoon forecasts like, “Kerala remains under high alert expecting heavy rains and winds as a result of cyclone Burevi” and similar other headlines, right? But have you ever thought that how these expectations sometimes turn into reality? The reason behind the chances, expectations, doubts, and forecasts is Probability. Probability in simple meaning gives us the predictions of an event that may or may not be happened based on our past experiences. And these Past experience is based upon the experiment of events.