Relative Frequency and Carrying out Experiments (Leaving Cert Mathematics): Flashcards

Proportion of times event occurs relative to total trials

$\frac{\text{No. of times event occurs}}{\text{Total trials}}$

Probability of an event

Stabilises and approaches true probability

Define the event of interest

Record outcomes, count occurrences, apply formula

$\frac{15}{60} = 0.25$ or 25%

Increases accuracy of probability estimates

May be influenced by random variation

Relative frequency converges to theoretical probability