5.3 Conditional Probability and the Multiplication Rule Flashcards
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Conditional Probability
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The conditional probability of an event B, given an event A, is denoted P(B |A). P(B|A) is the probability that B occurs, under the assumption that A occurs. We read P(B|A) as “the probability of B, given A.”
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Unconditional Probability
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A probability that is computed without knowledge of additional information.
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The General Method for Computing Conditional Probabilities
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The General Multiplication Rule
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Independent / Dependent Events
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Two events are independent if the occurence of one does not affect the probability that the other event occurs.
If two events are not independent, we say they are dependant.
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The Multiplication Rule for Independent Events
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