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    6. Bayesian Statistics: Get past first b... > All these terms describe conditional...

    All these terms describe conditional probabilities

    A conditional probability in the probability of some event, given that some other event has happened. Assuming that someone tests positive, what are the chances that he has lizard flu?

    Here’s how the statements you’ve been using look in conditional probability notation:

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    Conditional Probability Notation Up Close

    Let’s take a look at what each symbol means in this statement:

    The probability of lizard flu given a positive test result.

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