In Bayes' theorem, P(A|B) is called: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

In Bayes' theorem, P(A|B) is called:
A. Posterior probability
B. Marginal
C. Prior probability
D. Likelihood
Answer: Option A
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
P(A|B) updates prior using evidence, giving posterior.

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