joint probability
"Joint probability" measures the likelihood of two or more events occurring at the same time, fundamental in statistical analysis.
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Definition
C1Statistics
(technical, academic)The likelihood of two or more events occurring together.
Example
- The joint probability of flipping two heads in a row is 1/4.
- In a deck of cards, the joint probability of drawing a heart and a queen is calculated by multiplying their individual probabilities.
C2Probability Theory
(technical, academic)A measure of the chance that multiple random variables take specific values simultaneously.
Example
- The joint probability distribution helps in understanding the relationship between different random variables.