When Does P(A|B)= P(A)

question 124

Multiple Choice

When does P(A|B) = P(A) ?

• A)when A and B are mutually exclusive
• B)when A and B are statistically independent
• C)when A and B are statistically dependent
• D)when A and B are collectively exhaustive

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