When an event's probability depends on the occurrence of another event,the probability is a(n)________.
A)conditional probability
B)empirical probability
C)joint probability
D)mutually exclusive probability

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Conditional probability is the probability of an event occurring given that another event has occurred. The occurrence of the second event affects the probability of the first event. Therefore, when the probability of an event depends on the occurrence of another event, it is known as the conditional probability.

When an Event's Probability Depends on the Occurrence of Another