3.2 Conditional Probability and The Multiplication Rule Flashcards
1
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Conditional Probability
A
Probability of an event occurring, given that another event has already occurred.
Formula: P (A|B) = P(A & B) / P (B)
2
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Independent Event
A
If one event does not affect the probability of another event.
Ex: Selecting a king and queen with replacement
3
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Dependent Event
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Events that affect the probability of each other.
Ex: Selecting a king and queen without replacement.
4
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Multiplication Rule
A
Probability that two events will occur in sequence.
Formula: P (A & B) = P (A) * P (B)
Word: and
