AS Level - Chapter 5 Probability Flashcards

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What are mutually exclusive events ?

A

Events which can’t happen at the same time ( so the Venn diagram can’t overlap)

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What is P(A n B) if A and B are mutually exclusive?

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P(A n B) = 0

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What is P(A u B) if A and B are mutually exclusive?

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P(A u B) = P(A) + P(B)

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What are independent events ?

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When 1 event happens it doesn’t affect the probability of the other one happening

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What is P(A n B) if A and B are independent events ?

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P(A n B) = P(A) x P(B)

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Does independent events affect how the circles in the venn diagram interact ?

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NO - Independent events don’t affect how the circles interact in a Venn Diagram

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