Asked by gabby tucker on Sep 26, 2024
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Which of the following is equivalent to P(B) if A and B are independent?
A) P(A and B)
B) P(B|A)
C) P(A) /P(B)
D) None of these choices.
Independent
Not influenced by or contingent upon others; describes variables that operate without interference from other variables.
P(B|A)
The probability of event B occurring given that event A has already occurred, indicating a conditional probability.
P(A and B)
The likelihood of event A and event B happening simultaneously.
- Comprehend the principle of independent events and their characteristics.
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CA
cecilia Aucoin3 days ago
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
When two events A and B are independent, the probability of B given A, denoted as P(B|A), is simply the probability of B, because the occurrence of A does not affect the probability of B occurring.
Learning Objectives
- Comprehend the principle of independent events and their characteristics.