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Can you always show that a prediction based

on theoretical probability is true by
performing the event often enough? If so,
explain why. If not, describe a situation
that justifies your response.

User Joe Castro
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Well no, according to the very definition of probability. It is only theoretically probable, and therefor does not necessarily always occur in that exact ratio. For example, if you flip a coin 100 times, you probably won't get heads 50 times and tails 50 times, even though it may be mathematically probable, because it is still unlikely in the real world.
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