Mathematical Methods · Unit 1 · Probability · Conditional probability and independence

Use the formula 𝑃(𝐴 ∩ 𝐵) = 𝑃(𝐴)𝑃(𝐵) for independent events 𝐴 and 𝐵.

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Use relative frequencies obtained from data as point estimates of conditional probabilities and as indications of possible independence of events.

Use the notation 𝑃(𝐴|𝐵) and the formula 𝑃(𝐴 ∩ 𝐵) = 𝑃(𝐴|𝐵)𝑃(𝐵) to solve problems.

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