DMP 7.3: Axioms of Probability

Reading

Read Section 1.2, pages 7–14. Section 1.2.1, pages 9–10, is optional, but very interesting background.

The main notions are:

  • The three axioms of probability
  • The null event
  • The complement and addition rules
  • Equally likely outcomes.

Video

The following video walks through Exercise 26

Media Hopper link: C&D Section 1.2.5 Exercise 26 on page 17

Exercises

For practice, work through some of the following: C&D Section 1.2.5 Exercises 13, 15, 18, 21, 24, and 28 on pages 14–17. (It's not essential to do them all, stop when they become straightforward.)

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