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STA 112 Quantifying Uncertainty Objective Question
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Which of the following is the correct definition of Conditional Probability, P(E|F)?
Options
A P(E)P(F)
B P(EF) / P(E), for P(E) > 0
C P(EF) / P(F), for P(F) > 0
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D P(E) + P(F) - P(EF)
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Slide 15 defines Conditional Probability as P(E|F) = P(EF) / P(F), for P(F) > 0.

Hint

The probability of E given F has occurred means F is the 'new' sample space.

Question Info

Course: STA 112
Topic: Quantifying Uncertainty
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 22 of 112
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