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The probability of an event after evidence has been considered.
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The probability of a parameter value inferred from an analysis.
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The probability assigned to a statement after making an observation. cf.  prior probability. Such probabilities are typically epistemic and subjective.
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A probability under certain conditions, also known as a conditional probability. P(A | B) means the probability of A, given that all we know is the conditions B.
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The probability that an event occurs with evidence both about the prior probability and also about the current case in question. See: Bayes' Theorem, Prior Probability.
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The posterior probability of a random event or an uncertain proposition is the conditional probability it is assigned when the relevant evidence is taken into account.
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