The Probability That Event a Occurs, Given That Event B

question 28

Multiple Choice

The probability that event A occurs, given that event B has occurred, is an example of:

• A)a marginal probability.
• B)a conditional probability.
• C)a joint probability.
• D)more than one of the above.

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Definitions:

Victoria

A state in the southeastern part of Australia known for its capital, Melbourne, and as a hub for culture and sports.

Halifax

The capital of the Canadian province of Nova Scotia, known for its maritime history.

Third Gender

(1) A person who does not identify with the traditional genders of “man” or “woman,” but identifies with a third gender; (2) the gender category available in societies that recognize three or more genders.

Genderqueer

A blanket term used to describe people whose gender falls outside of the gender binary; a person who identifies as both a man and a woman, or as neither a man nor a woman; often used in exchange with transgender.