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Definition--Statistics and Probability Concepts--Conditional Probability
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Definition--Statistics and Probability Concepts--Conditional Probability

Conditional Probability

Conditional Probability

Topic

Statistics and Probability

Definition

Conditional probability is the probability of an event occurring given that another event has already occurred.

Description

Conditional probability is used in statistics to refine predictions and is essential in fields like epidemiology and finance.

For example, the probability of drawing a red card given that is a face card is drawn is a conditional probability.

Understanding conditional probability is crucial for students to analyze dependent events and make informed predictions.

Conditional Probability
To pick two cards at random and expect both of them to be 
aces is an example of a conditional probability.

For a complete collection of terms related to Probability and Statistics click on this link: Probability and Statistics Collection.

Common Core Standards CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.6.SP.B.4, CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.6.SP.A.2, CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.HSS.ID.A.1, CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.HSS.ID.A.2, CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.HSS.ID.A.3, CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.HSS.ID.A.4
Grade Range 9 - 12
Curriculum Nodes Algebra
    • Probability and Data Analysis
        • Data Analysis
Copyright Year 2014
Keywords definition, Conditional Probability