Interpreting Probability Notation

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What does P(A ∪ B) represent?

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The probability of event A or event B occurring.

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What does P(A^C) mean?

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The probability of the complement of event A, meaning event A does not occur.

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What is the meaning of P(female | math)?

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The probability of selecting a female student given that the student prefers math.

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What does the symbol ∩ represent in probability?

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It represents the intersection of two events, meaning both events occur.

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What does the symbol ∪ represent in probability?

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It represents the union of two events, meaning at least one of the events occurs.

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What is the probability notation for 'not A'?

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P(A^C) or P(not A).

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What does P(A ∩ B^C) mean?

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The probability of event A occurring and event B not occurring.

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What is the probability of A or not B represented as?

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P(A ∪ B^C).

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What does P(fries^c) = 51% indicate?

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The probability of not ordering fries at a fast food place is 51%.

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What is the correct notation for 'the probability of A and B'?

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P(A ∩ B).