Identify the following probability as theoretical or empirical.

After tossing the same coin 10 times, you are surprised to find that tails has come up 8 times. You therefore conclude that this coin is not fair and that the probability of getting tails with this coin is 0.80.

A. Empirical

B. Theoretical

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Savanna

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1 June, 22:52

Identify the following probability as theoretical or empirical.

After tossing the same coin 10 times, you are surprised to find that tails has come up 8 times. You therefore conclude that this coin is not fair and that the probability of getting tails with this coin is 0.80.

A. Empirical

B. Theoretical

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Efrain Richardson · Answer 1

Efrain Richardson 1 June, 23:09

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The answer is A. Empirical

Omari · Answer 2

Empirical data are gathered from experiments. This does not hold true for all species at all times. But the only way to know a certain datum for a certain specie at a certain situation, you do an experiment. However, theoretical data is more on the theory or concept of the situation. It formulates a general equation that could as much as possible hold true to all.

Therefore, this data is empirical.

The answer is A.