Flip two different coins 100 times, and record the results of each coin toss in a table like the one below: Result

Frequency

Two heads

48

Two tails

52

One head, one tail

45, 55

Answer the following questions based on the data you gathered. You must show your work to receive credit.

What is the theoretical probability that a coin toss results in two heads showing? It is 48%.

What is the experimental probability that a coin toss results in two heads showing?

What is the theoretical probability that a coin toss results in two tails showing?

What is the experimental probability that a coin toss results in two tails showing?

What is the theoretical probability that a coin toss results in one head and one tail showing?

What is the experimental probability that a coin toss results in one head and one tail showing?

Compare the theoretical probabilities to your experimental probabilities. Why might there be a difference?