Chapter 2
Probability Basics
This chapter reviews the probability that you need to read the remainder of this book. Section 2.1 presents the basics of probability theory; Section 2.2 reviews random variables; Section 2.3 briefly discusses the meaning of probability; and Section 2.4 shows how random variables are used in practice.
2.1 Probability Basics
After defining probability spaces, we discuss conditional probability, independence and conditional independence, and Bayes’ Theorem.
2.1.1 Probability Spaces
You may recall using probability in situations such as drawing the top card from a deck of playing cards, tossing a coin, or drawing ...
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