Probability rules and diagrams

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See also: Basic probability rules

This collection of topics explains the basics of probability theory that you will need to perform a risk analysis.

Probability theory is, of course, an enormous topic. Also see the references for some of the most readable and influential texts on the subject, should you want to explore further.

     Definition of probability

     Basic probability manipulation

     Conditional probability

     Venn diagrams

     Event trees

     Fault trees

Read on: The definition of probability