experimental probability

noun

The probability that a certain outcome will occur, as determined through experiment.

“Perform an experiment n times; then if the designated outcome occurs m times, the experimental probability of that outcome is m/n.”

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Meanings

nounexperimental probability (plural experimental probabilities)

plural experimental probabilities

  1. mathematicsThe probability that a certain outcome will occur, as determined through experiment.

    Perform an experiment n times; then if the designated outcome occurs m times, the experimental probability of that outcome is m/n.

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