Describe the difference between theoretical, experimental, and subjective probab

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Describe the difference between theoretical, experimental, and subjective probabilities Then, for the given events, what type of probability of the three above would you expect reported? (Your answer should be "Theoretical", "Experimental". or "Subjective". I do not expect to see a probability.) The probability of a thunderstorm tomorrow evening The probability of selecting a black sock from 3 socks colored black, white, and gray The probability of rolling an 8 from two six-sided fair dice alter conducting $00 rolls

Explanation / Answer

a)

The probability of a thunderstorm tomorrow evening

It has Subjective probability. Since it’s the researchers personal judgment whether a specific outcome is likely to occur. It has no formal calculations.

b)

The probability of selecting a black sock from three socks colored black, white and gray.

It is a theoretical probability. Since it is the probability that we expect to happen.

c)

The probability of rolling an 8 from two six-faced fair dice after conducting 500 rolls.

It has experimental probability. Since it is a probability is what actually happens when we try it out.

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