Probability theory

Hypergeometric probability

Hypergeometric probability measures the likelihood of an event on a scale from zero to one.

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P(X=k)=C(K,k)C(N−K,n−k)/C(N,n)

What it means

Hypergeometric probability measures the likelihood of an event on a scale from zero to one.

How it works and where it is used

Use this calculation for counting arrangements, selections, schedules, and probabilistic outcomes.