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Probability Principles & Definitions
Probability Principles & Definitions
Probability Principles & Definitions
( (nrn ! )! )
()(
We say n choose r.
()(
distinguishable permutations of
the n objects.
(n n nn n )=( n ! n ! n ! ... n ! )
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Definition. The conditional probability of an event A given that an event B has occurred is
written:
P(A | B)
and is calculated using:
P( A B)
P( AB)=
P (B)
as long as P(B) > 0.
Definition. The probability that two events A and B both occur is given by the multiplication
rule as:
P(A B) = P(A | B) P(B)
or by:
P(A B) = P(B | A) P(A)