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Probability theory deals with the study of events whose precise occurrence cannot be predicted in advance. These kind of events are also termed as random events. For example, a toss of a coin, the result may be either HEAD or TAIL. The result cannot be predicted, hence the event—tossing a coin—is an example of random event.
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Verma, A.K., Ajit, S., Kumar, M. (2011). Probability Theory. In: Dependability of Networked Computer-based Systems. Springer Series in Reliability Engineering. Springer, London. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-0-85729-318-3_2
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