Exploring Mathematical Probability

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अगर एक व्यक्ति को दिया गया है कि उसने पिछली बार एक पॉजिटिव टेस्ट दिखाया है तो क्या यह संभावना है कि वह अगली बार भी पॉजिटिव आएगा?

नहीं, क्योंकि प्रत्येक बार परीक्षण नया होता है

हाँ, क्योंकि पहले पॉजिटिव होने के बाद फिर से पॉजिटिव होने की संभावना बढ़ जाती है

नहीं, क्योंकि पॉजिटिव होने या नहीं होने में कोई संबंध नहीं है (correct)

हाँ, क्योंकि पॉजिटिव टेस्ट की संभावना होती है

किसके समर्पित होने की संभावना को 'परस्पर समर्पितता' कहा जाता है?

P(A∩B) (correct)

P(A)

P(A|B)

P(B)

एक साधारण पांच-सतही डाइस में '6' आने की संभावना क्या है?

rac{1}{6} (correct)

rac{1}{5}

rac{1}{4}

rac{1}{3}

'P(A|B) = \frac{P(A\cap B)}{P(B)}' में 'P(A|B)' किसको प्रदर्शित करता है?

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'0' और '1' के बीच संभावना को क्या कहा जाता है?

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'A' और 'B' के पुनरावलोकन को 'स्वतंत्र' और 'अस्वतंत्र' घटनाओं के प्रति संकेतात्मक संभावना कहा जाता है।

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किस दिव्यांग के लिए प्रारंभिक गणितीय संभावना की समझ में मदद करते हैं?

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किस प्रकार के दो घटनाओं में प्रत्येक की संभावनाएं प्रभावित करती हैं?

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किस प्रकार के समूहों के लिए, समूहों में स्वतंत्र घटनाओं की संभावना को मिलाकर पूर्ण परिणाम प्राप्त किया जा सकता है?

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तीन बार लगातार सिक्का पलटते हुए, प्रत्येक पलटने का मतलब होता है:

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क्‍िस प्रकार के संक्रम, सुन्‍हरे की संभावना होती है?

\( \dfrac{1}{2} \right)^5= \dfrac{1}{32} \) Signup and view all the answers

लेन-देन के मुद्रों को पलटते हुए, प्रति मुद्रा का मतलब:

\( \left( \dfrac{1}{2} \right)^2= \dfrac{1}{4} \) Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Exploring Mathematical Probability

Probability is a fascinating corner of mathematics that deals with quantifying uncertainty and predicting outcomes based on data or information we have available. To understand this essential concept better, let's dive into some fundamental aspects of mathematical probability.

Defining Probability

In simple terms, probability measures how likely it is that something will happen when there's more than one outcome possible. This measure ranges from 0 to 1; a value close to zero indicates low likelihood, while values closer to 1 indicate high likelihood. For example, rolling a six using a fair six-sided die has a probability of (\frac{1}{6}), which can also be expressed as approximately 0.167—quite unlikely.

Conditional Probability

Conditional probability refers to the likelihood of events occurring given another event or set of conditions has already occurred. It's denoted by (P(A|B)) and can be calculated as follows: [ P(A|B) = \frac{P(A\cap B)}{P(B)} ] where A and B represent two events under consideration. For instance, if you know someone tested positive for COVID-19, what's the chance they had been vaccinated? We could calculate this conditional probability using data that shows percentages of vaccinated individuals among all confirmed cases of COVID-19.

Independent vs Dependent Events

Two types of probabilities commonly used alongside conditional probability are independent and dependent events. An independent event is unrelated to others, so knowing the result of one doesn't affect our expectations regarding the other. Conversely, dependent events influence each other's possibilities. Suppose two people roll dice independently — their rolls won't impact one another, making these events independent. On the other hand, throwing one die twice would yield dependent events since the second throw depends upon the first one.

Distributive Law & Combination Rules

Mathematicians frequently employ the distributive law, combining probabilities across multiple independent events. In simpler words, imagine flipping a coin three times consecutively. Each flip represents a separate trial; thus, they are independent events. By applying the multiplication rule for independent probabilities ((P(A\cap B\cap C)=P(A)\times P(B|,A)\times P(C|,A,&,B))), we find that each individual head has a probability of (\left(\dfrac{1}{2} \right)^3=\dfrac{1}{8}.) Combined with basic counting rules like permutations and combinations, we can analyze various scenarios involving finite sets and probabilities.

These basic concepts offer an introduction to understanding mathematical probability, helping us make informed decisions even amidst complexity and uncertainty. So next time, when flipping coins or thinking about future chances, remember the principles above!

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Delve into the fundamental aspects of mathematical probability, including defining probability, conditional probability, independent vs dependent events, and distributive law & combination rules. Enhance your understanding of likelihood and uncertainty in predicting outcomes.