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Probability theorems

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What the syllabus expects

  • Addition theorem
  • Multiplication theorem

Probability theorems

Bachelor of Business Studies (BBS) — First Year

Subject: Business Statistics (MGT 202)

Unit 9: Probability

Academic Year: 2083/84

Topic Objectives

After studying this topic, students should be able to:

  • Explain the scope and key elements of probability theorems.
  • Select suitable statistical procedures, carry out calculations and interpret business results.

Curriculum Scope

  • Addition theorem
  • Multiplication theorem

Detailed Microsyllabus

  1. Addition theorem

    1. Probability of alternative events.
    2. Mutually exclusive events and overlapping events.
    3. Identify the intersection before combining probabilities.

  2. Multiplication theorem

    1. Probability of joint events.
    2. Independent and dependent events.
    3. Use conditional probabilities where independence is absent.

Curriculum reference: Tribhuvan University, Faculty of Management, BBS curriculum with first-year syllabus, PDF pages 14-16.

Source note: The curriculum scope above is retained from the existing TU syllabus breakdown. The numbered study subtopics are editorial elaborations for teaching and study, rather than a separately issued TU syllabus. Unit lecture hours apply to the whole unit; no separate topic hours or marks are assigned here.