Question

Please see attachment below Is the following an example of theoretical probability or empirical probability? A fisherman notes that eight out of ten times that he uses a certain lure to catch a fish within an hour. He concludes that the probability that the lure wil catch a fish on his next fishing trip is about 80%. Is it empirical or theoretical?

Answer 1

From the information provided, we know that the fisherman has already conducted some experiments and from these events he was able to conclude the probability of catching a fish on his next fishing trip. This is an example of EMPIRICAL PROBABILITY.

This is probability calculated after the event has occured.

ANSWER:

Empirical