A(n)_____ probability is the probability that a hypothesis is true before consideration of the evidence.
A) anterior
B) conditional
C) posterior
D) prior

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The given definition indicates that the probability is calculated before consideration of the evidence, hence it is a prior probability. Option A (anterior) is not a commonly used term in the context of probability. Option B (conditional) and C (posterior) both imply consideration of evidence or additional information, which is not indicated in the given definition. Therefore, the best choice is D (prior).

A(n)_____ Probability Is the Probability That a Hypothesis Is True