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Comprehensive Probability Notes Guide

The document provides comprehensive notes on probability, covering key concepts such as basic probability, complementary probability, mutually exclusive and independent events, and conditional probability. It also includes methods for visualizing probabilities through Venn and tree diagrams, as well as calculating expected value. Practical tips for solving probability problems are also provided.

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Comprehensive Probability Notes Guide

The document provides comprehensive notes on probability, covering key concepts such as basic probability, complementary probability, mutually exclusive and independent events, and conditional probability. It also includes methods for visualizing probabilities through Venn and tree diagrams, as well as calculating expected value. Practical tips for solving probability problems are also provided.

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Probability Notes (Full Length)

1. **Basic Probability** – P(E) = favorable outcomes / total outcomes. 0 ≤ P(E) ≤ 1. Impossible


event P = 0, certain event P = 1.

2. **Complementary Probability** – P(not E) = 1 – P(E).

3. **Mutually Exclusive Events** – Cannot happen together. P(A or B) = P(A) + P(B).

4. **Independent Events** – Outcome of one does not affect the other. P(A and B) = P(A) × P(B).

5. **Dependent Events** – Outcome affects next event. Example: drawing cards without
replacement.

6. **Conditional Probability** – P(A|B) = P(A and B)/P(B).

7. **Venn Diagrams** – Visualize probabilities, overlaps represent P(A and B). P(A ∪ B) = P(A) +
P(B) – P(A ∩ B).

8. **Tree Diagrams** – Represent sequences of events. Multiply along branches, add for outcomes.

9. **Expected Value** – Σ(x × P(x)). Helps predict average outcomes over trials.

10. **Practice Tips** – Count carefully, use fractions or decimals, draw diagrams. Check total
probability = 1.

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