Bayes' theorem is derived from the definition of: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Bayes' theorem is derived from the definition of:
A. Sample space
B. Mutually exclusive events
C. Independent events
D. Conditional probability
Answer: Option D
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Bayes' theorem follows directly from the definition of conditional probability: P(A|B) = P(A∩B)/P(B) and P(B|A) = P(A∩B)/P(A), equating the expressions for P(A∩B).

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