Is the Following an Example of Theoretical Probability or Empirical

question 2

Multiple Choice

Is the following an example of theoretical probability or empirical probability? Joyce and Joel roll two dice 50 times and record their results in the accompanying chart. They calculate the number of times 7 was rolled. This is an example of what type of probability?

• A)Theoretical
• B)Empirical

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Definitions:

Biodiversity

The variety and variability of life on Earth, including diversity within species, between species, and of ecosystems.

Species Variation

Genetic differences both within and between populations of species, contributing to the diversity of organism traits.

Ecosystems

Communities of living organisms in conjunction with the nonliving components of their environment, interacting as a system.

Scientific Method

Process by which scientists formulate a hypothesis, gather data by observation and experimentation, and come to a conclusion.