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If events A and B are independent, and $P(A) = 0.4$ and $P(B) = 0.6$, what is the probability of both A and B occurring?

  • 0.24 (correct)
  • 0.36
  • 0.10
  • 1.0

Given two dependent events, where $P(X) = 0.5$ and $P(Y|X) = 0.8$, what is $P(X \text{ and } Y)$?

  • 0.3
  • 0.625
  • 1.3
  • 0.4 (correct)

If events A and B are mutually exclusive, and $P(A) = 0.3$ and $P(B) = 0.4$, what is the probability of either A or B occurring?

  • 1.2
  • 0.7 (correct)
  • 0.6
  • 0.1

Events R and S are not mutually exclusive. If $P(R) = 0.6$, $P(S) = 0.5$, and $P(R \text{ and } S) = 0.2$, what is $P(R \text{ or } S)$?

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Given $P(E) = 0.5$ and $P(F|E) = 0.3$, calculate $P(E \text{ and } F)$.

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In a Venn diagram, if set A represents prime numbers less than 10 and set B represents odd numbers less than 10, what does $A \cap B$ represent?

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Using Venn diagrams, determine which formula correctly calculates the probability of the union of three events ($A \cup B \cup C$).

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If $P(X) = 0.7$, what is $P(X')$ using the complement rule?

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In the context of tree diagrams, what does each branch represent?

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When using a tree diagram for a sequence of two dependent events, how do you calculate the probability of a specific path?

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Consider a tree diagram where the first event has two outcomes with probabilities 0.4 and 0.6. From the 0.4 outcome, the second event has probabilities 0.7 and 0.3. What is the probability of following the path with probabilities 0.4 and then 0.3?

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In a contingency table, what does the marginal total represent?

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Given a contingency table, if $n(A \text{ and } B) = 20$, $n(A) = 50$, and $n(B) = 40$, with $n(\text{Total}) = 100$, are events A and B independent?

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In conditional probability, what does $P(A|B)$ represent?

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Given $P(A) = 0.6$, $P(B) = 0.8$ and $P(A \cap B) = 0.5$, what is $P(B|A)$?

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If events A and B are mutually exclusive, what can you say about $P(A \cap B)$?

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You have a bag with 5 red balls and 3 blue balls. You draw one ball, do not replace it, and then draw another. What is the probability that both balls are red?

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Consider events A, B, and C. If A and B are independent, B and C are mutually exclusive, and A and C cover the entire sample space, and given that $P(A) = x$, $P(B) = y$, derive an expression for P(C).

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Imagine a scenario where events A and B are neither independent nor mutually exclusive. Given $P(A) > 0$, $P(B) > 0$, $P(A) = 0.7$, and $P(A \cup B) = 0.9$, is it possible to uniquely determine the value of $P(B)$ without additional information, and if so, what is its value?

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Consider a game where you flip a biased coin twice. The probability of heads is $p$, with $0 < p < 1$. Let A be the event 'first flip is heads,' and B be the event 'both flips are the same.' Determine the condition on p for which A and B are independent.

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If event J and event K are independent, which equation correctly describes the probability of both events J and K occurring?

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For two events, X and Y, to be considered mutually exclusive, what must be true about their ability to occur simultaneously?

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Given events M and N are not mutually exclusive, and you know $P(M)$ and $P(N)$, which additional probability do you need to calculate $P(M ext{ or } N)$?

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In a Venn diagram, what does the region representing $A \cap B$ signify?

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Using Venn diagrams, which formula correctly calculates the probability of the union of two events ($A \cup B$) that are NOT mutually exclusive?

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If $P(G) = 0.25$, what is the probability of the complement of G, denoted as $P(G')$?

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In a tree diagram, what does each branch point represent?

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When using a tree diagram for dependent events, how are the probabilities on the second set of branches determined?

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Consider a two-stage experiment represented by a tree diagram. To find the probability of a specific sequence of outcomes, you should:

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In a contingency table, what do marginal totals represent?

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Given a contingency table, if you want to calculate $P(A|B)$, which counts are needed?

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If events R and S are independent, how should the probability of their intersection $P(R \cap S)$ relate to their individual probabilities $P(R)$ and $P(S)$?

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Consider two events, E and F, where $P(E) = 0.6$ and $P(F|E) = 0.4$. What is the probability of both E and F occurring, $P(E ext{ and } F)$?

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Events X and Y are mutually exclusive. If $P(X) = 0.4$ and $P(Y) = 0.5$, what is the probability of either X or Y occurring, $P(X ext{ or } Y)$?

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Events A and B are such that $P(A) = 0.7$, $P(B) = 0.3$, and $P(A \cap B) = 0.2$. What is the conditional probability $P(A|B)$?

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If two events are mutually exclusive, what can be definitively stated about their intersection?

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Consider three events A, B, and C. Which term in the general addition rule for $P(A \cup B \cup C)$ corrects for overcounting the outcomes that are in the intersection of all three events?

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In the context of contingency tables and independence testing, if events A and B are independent, what relationship should hold between $P(A ext{ and } B)$, $P(A)$, and $P(B)$?

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You are using a tree diagram to model a scenario with two sequential events. The first event has outcomes $O_1$ and $O_2$ with probabilities $p_1$ and $p_2$ respectively. From $O_1$, the second event has outcomes $O_{1a}$ and $O_{1b}$ with conditional probabilities $p_{1a}$ and $p_{1b}$. What is the probability of the sequence of outcomes $O_1$ followed by $O_{1a}$?

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Consider events D, E, and F. Events D and E are mutually exclusive. Which simplification can be made to the general addition rule $P(D \cup E \cup F) = P(D) + P(E) + P(F) - P(D \cap E) - P(D \cap F) - P(E \cap F) + P(D \cap E \cap F)$?

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If two events are described as 'independent', what does this imply about how the occurrence of one event affects the probability of the other?

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For dependent events A and B, which formula correctly calculates the probability of both events A and B occurring, $P(A ext{ and } B)$?

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What is the defining characteristic of mutually exclusive events?

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Which formula is used to calculate the probability of either event A or event B occurring when A and B are NOT mutually exclusive?

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In the context of conditional probability, $P(A|B)$ is read as 'the probability of A given B'. What does the condition '| B' imply?

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In a Venn diagram, what does the region representing $A \cap B$ (A intersection B) signify?

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Using Venn diagrams, which set operation represents the outcomes that are in event A or in event B or in both?

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What does the complement of an event A, denoted as $A'$, represent in probability?

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Consider a tree diagram used to represent sequential events. What does each 'branch point' in the diagram signify?

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In a tree diagram, how is the probability of a specific path calculated?

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For events A and B to be considered independent based on a contingency table, what condition must be met in terms of their probabilities or counts?

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Given the general addition rule for three events $P(A \cup B \cup C) = P(A) + P(B) + P(C) - P(A \cap B) - P(A \cap C) - P(B \cap C) + P(A \cap B \cap C)$, why is the term $P(A \cap B \cap C)$ added?

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If events D and E are mutually exclusive, what simplification occurs in the general addition rule $P(D \cup E \cup F) = P(D) + P(E) + P(F) - P(D \cap E) - P(D \cap F) - P(E \cap F) + P(D \cap E \cap F)$?

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Consider a scenario with two sequential events represented by a tree diagram. The first event has outcomes $O_1$ and $O_2$. From $O_1$, the second event has outcomes $O_{1a}$ and $O_{1b}$. What probability is needed to determine the probability of the path leading to $O_1$ followed by $O_{1a}$?

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If event J and event K are independent, which of the following equations MUST be true?

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Given events R and S are not mutually exclusive. To calculate $P(R ext{ or } S)$, what minimal set of probabilities do you need to know?

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In a contingency table designed to analyze the relationship between event X (with categories X1, X2) and event Y (with categories Y1, Y2), if you want to calculate the conditional probability $P(X1|Y2)$, which counts are directly needed from the table?

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Given that events A and B are mutually exclusive, what is the value of $P(A \cap B)$?

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Consider a scenario where you draw two balls without replacement from a bag. Are the events 'the first ball is red' and 'the second ball is red' independent or dependent events?

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Flashcards

Dependent Events

Events where one's occurrence affects the probability of the other.

Independent Events

Events where one's occurrence does not affect the probability of the other.

Mutually Exclusive Events

Events that cannot occur at the same time. ( P(A \cap B) = 0 )

Conditional Probability

Probability of event A occurring given that event B has occurred: ( P(A | B) = \frac{P(A \text{ and } B)}{P(B)} )

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Addition Rule for Mutually Exclusive Events

Formula for events that do not occur simultaneously: ( P(A \text{ or } B) = P(A) + P(B) )

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Addition Rule for Non-Mutually Exclusive Events

Formula when events can occur simultaneously: ( P(A \text{ or } B) = P(A) + P(B) - P(A \text{ and } B) )

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Sample Space (S)

All possible outcomes of an experiment.

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Event (A, B, C)

Subset of the sample space.

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Intersection

Outcomes in both events A and B: ( A \cap B )

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Union

Outcomes in either A or B or both: ( A \cup B )

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Complement (A')

Outcomes not in event A: ( P(A') = 1 - P(A) )

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Branch (Tree Diagrams)

Represents a possible outcome of an event in a tree diagram.

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Level (Tree Diagrams)

Represents a stage in a sequence of events in a tree diagram.

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Path (Tree Diagrams)

Represents a sequence of outcomes from start to end in a tree diagram.

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Two-Way Contingency Table

Table showing counts for two events and their complements.

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Probability of an Event (Contingency Table)

Ratio of the count of A to the total count: ( P(A) = \frac{n(A)}{n(\text{Total})} )

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Conditional Probability (Contingency Table)

Ratio of the count of A and B to the count of B: ( P(A|B) = \frac{n(A \text{ and } B)}{n(B)} )

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Independence Test (Contingency Table)

Events A and B are independent if: ( P(A \text{ and } B) = P(A) \times P(B) )

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P(A and B) for Independent Events

Probability of A and B occurring when A and B are independent. Multiply the probability of each event.

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P(A and B) for Dependent Events

Probability of A and B when A and B are dependent. Multiply the probability of A by the probability of B given A has occurred.

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Intersection (A ∩ B) in Venn Diagrams

Outcomes common to both events A and B in a Venn diagram.

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Union (A ∪ B) in Venn Diagrams

Outcomes in either event A or B or both in a Venn diagram.

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General Addition Rule for Venn Diagrams

The rule is: $P(A \cup B) = P(A) + P(B) - P(A \cap B)$

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General Addition Rule (Three Events)

Formula: $P(A \cup B \cup C) = P(A) + P(B) + P(C) - P(A \cap B) - P(A \cap C) - P(B \cap C) + P(A \cap B \cap C)$

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Probability of a Path (Tree Diagram)

The probability of a specific sequence of events in a tree diagram. Multiply the probabilities along the path.

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Independent Events: P(A and B)

The probability of events A and B both occurring given that they are independent. Multiply the probability of each event: ( P(A \text{ and } B) = P(A) \times P(B) )

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Dependent Events: P(A and B)

Probability of A occurring given B has occurred. Multiply the probability of A by the probability of B given A has occurred: ( P(A \text{ and } B) = P(A) \times P(B | A) )

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Complement Rule

Formula where the probability of event A NOT occurring is equal to 1 minus the probability of the event occurring: ( P(A') = 1 - P(A) )

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Intersection for Three Events

Intersection for three events is represented by: ( P(A \cap B \cap C) )

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Probability of a Path

Formula to determine the probability of a specific sequence of events in a tree diagram. Multiply probabilities along the path: ( P(\text{Path}) = P(\text{Event 1}) \times P(\text{Event 2} | \text{Event 1}) \times \ldots )

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Study Notes

Dependent and Independent Events

  • Independent events: The occurrence of one does not affect the probability of the other.
  • Dependent events: The occurrence of one affects the probability of the other.
  • Mutually exclusive events: Two events that cannot occur at the same time.
  • Conditional Probability: The probability of event A occurring given that event B has occurred

Dependent and Independent Events Formulas

  • Independent Events: [ P(A \text{ and } B) = P(A) \times P(B) ]
  • Dependent Events: [ P(A \text{ and } B) = P(A) \times P(B | A) ]
  • Addition Rule for Mutually Exclusive Events: [ P(A \text{ or } B) = P(A) + P(B) ]
  • Addition Rule for Non-Mutually Exclusive Events: [ P(A \text{ or } B) = P(A) + P(B) - P(A \text{ and } B) ]
  • Conditional Probability: [ P(A | B) = \frac{P(A \text{ and } B)}{P(B)} ]

Venn Diagrams

  • Sample space (S): Represents the set of all possible outcomes.
  • Event (A, B, C, etc.): A subset of the sample space.
  • Intersection (A ∩ B): Set of outcomes in both events A and B.
  • Union (A ∪ B): Set of outcomes in either event A or B or both.
  • Complement (A'): Set of outcomes not in event A.

Venn Diagrams Formulas and Concepts

  • Addition Rule for Mutually Exclusive Events: [ P(A \cup B) = P(A) + P(B) ]
  • Addition Rule for Non-Mutually Exclusive Events: [ P(A \cup B) = P(A) + P(B) - P(A \cap B) ]
  • Complement Rule: [ P(A') = 1 - P(A) ]
  • Intersection of Independent Events: [ P(A \cap B) = P(A) \times P(B) ]
  • Intersection (A ∩ B): Outcomes common to both events A and B
  • Union (A ∪ B): Outcomes in either event A or B or both.
  • Complement (A'): Outcomes not in event A.
  • General Addition Rule: [ P(A \cup B \cup C) = P(A) + P(B) + P(C) - P(A \cap B) - P(A \cap C) - P(B \cap C) + P(A \cap B \cap C) ]
  • Intersection for Three Events: [ P(A \cap B \cap C) ]
  • Mutually Exclusive Events: Events that cannot occur simultaneously. [ P(A \cap B) = 0 ]
  • Independent Events: The occurrence of one event does not affect the probability of the other. [ P(A \cap B) = P(A) \times P(B) ]

Tree Diagrams Concepts and Formulas

  • Tree diagrams are useful for organising and visualising the different possible outcomes of a sequence of events.
  • Each branch represents a possible outcome of an event
  • The probability of each branch is noted along the branch.
  • Each level represents a stage in the sequence of events.
  • Subsequent levels show the outcomes and probabilities based on previous events.
  • Each path from the start to an endpoint represents a sequence of outcomes.
  • The probability of a path is the product of the probabilities along that path.
  • For independent events, the probability of multiple events occurring is the product of their individual probabilities: [ P(A \text{ and } B) = P(A) \times P(B) ]
  • For dependent events, the probability of an event occurring may change based on previous outcomes: [ P(A \text{ and } B) = P(A) \times P(B|A) ]

Steps to Draw a Tree Diagram:

  • First Level: Represent the outcomes of the first event.
    • Draw branches for each possible outcome and note the probability of each outcome on the branch.
  • Second Level: For each outcome of the first event, represent the outcomes of the second event.
    • From each branch of the first level, draw branches for the possible outcomes of the second event and note their probabilities.
  • Determine a Specific Path:
    • To calculate the probability of a specific sequence of events, follow the path from the start to the end point and multiply the probabilities: [ P(\text{Path}) = P(\text{Event 1}) \times P(\text{Event 2} | \text{Event 1}) \times \ldots ]
  • Sum of Probabilities:
    • For multiple paths leading to a desired outcome, sum the probabilities of each path: [ P(\text{Desired Outcome}) = P(\text{Path 1}) + P(\text{Path 2}) + \ldots ]

Contingency tables

  • A table showing the counts of outcomes for two events and their complements.
  • Helps compute probabilities and test for independence between events.
  • Rows represent one event and its complement.
  • Columns represent another event and its complement.
  • The cells show the count of each combination of outcomes.
  • Marginal totals (row and column totals) are included.
  • The probability of an event A is the ratio of the count of A to the total count: [ P(A) = \frac{n(A)}{n(\text{Total})} ]
  • The probability of A given B (A if B) is the ratio of the count of A and B to the count of B: [ P(A|B) = \frac{n(A \text{ and } B)}{n(B)} ]
  • Two events A and B are independent if and only if: [ P(A \text{ and } B) = P(A) \times P(B) ]
  • Using counts: [ \frac{n(A \text{ and } B)}{n(\text{Total})} = \left( \frac{n(A)}{n(\text{Total})} \right) \times \left( \frac{n(B)}{n(\text{Total})} \right) ]

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