# Bayes Theorem

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P(A|B) =
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Bayes' Theorem, P(A|B) = (P(B|A)*P(A))/(P(B)), computes the probability of event A occurring if event B is true.

## Inputs

• P(A) is the probability of A being true independent of B
• P(B) is the probability of B being true independent of A
• P(B|A) is the probability of B being true if A has been observed (is true)

### Probabilities

Probabilities are expressed here as decimals between 0 and 1, where 0 means there is no chance of an occurrence and 1 implies a certainty of occurrence.  For example, an event with a 20% chance of occurrence has a probability of 0.2.

### Application

Baye's Theorem is helpful when considering test results, especially medical test results.  For example, you may have tested positive for a disease like Zika or HIV.  But there is a potential for a FALSE positive.  CLICK HERE for an insightful blog on how a false positive can be judged.

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