Which of the following best describes the concept of marginal probability?

A) It is a measure of the likelihood that a particular event will occur, regardless of whether another event occurs.
B) It is a measure of the likelihood that a particular event will occur, given the fact that another event has already occurred or is certain to occur.
C) It is a measure of the likelihood of the simultaneous occurrence of two or more events.
D) It is a direct way for defining the sample space of an experiment.
E) It is a measure of the likelihood that a particular event will not occur.

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Malusi Gumede · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : A, Explanation :  Marginal probability refers to the probability of a single event occurring without consideration of any other events. It is the likelihood of an event happening in isolation.

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