A conditional probability P(B|A)is equal to its marginal probability P(B)if
A)it is a joint probability.
B)statistical dependence exists.
C)statistical independence exists.
D)the events are mutually exclusive.
E)P(A)= P(B).

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If events A and B are statistically independent, meaning that the occurrence of one event does not affect the probability of the other event occurring, then P(B|A) = P(B).

A Conditional Probability P(B|A)is Equal to Its Marginal Probability P(B)if