The probability of one event given the known outcome of a (possibly) related event is known as
A)unconditional probability
B)joint probability
C)marginal probability
D)conditional probability

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Conditional probability is the probability of one event occurring given that another event has already occurred. It takes into account the relationship between the two events, making it the correct choice for the description given in the question. Unconditional probability is the probability of an event occurring without any additional information, joint probability involves the probability of both events occurring together, and marginal probability involves the probabilities of a single event without any reference to any other event.

The Probability of One Event Given the Known Outcome of a (Possibly)