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Classical
definition
applies when
there are n
equally likely
outcomes.
The Empirical
(Also called relative
frequency)
definition applies
when the number of
times the event
happens is divided
by the number of
observations.
Subjective
probability is
based on
personal
judgment
Definitions continued
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Continued
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An Outcome is
the particular
result of an
experiment.
An Event is
the collection
of one or more
outcomes of an
experiment.
Exclusive if the
occurrence of any one
event means that none
of the others can occur
at the same time. i.e. if
one and only one can
take place at a time.
Mutually exclusive:
On any toss of a coin,
either head or tail
may turn up. Not
both.
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If two events
A and B are mutually
exclusive, the
Special Rule of
Addition states that the
Probability of A or B
occurring equals the sum of
their respective
probabilities.
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A and B
A
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Stereo
320
Both
100
TV
175
EXAMPLE 5
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An example would
be the event that a
student has both a
stereo and TV in his
or her dorm room.
Joint Probability
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Conditional Probability
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The General
Rule of
Multiplication is
used to find the joint
probability that two
events will occur.
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