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Probability of Either Event Calculator

Find the probability of A or B, including their overlap.

Data stays on this deviceConvention explained below

Data and assumptions

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STATISTICAL RESULT

Your result

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Use the Calculate button to see your result.

Review the method below for assumptions and conventions.

How to use this tool

  1. Enter probability of a, probability of b, probability of both.
  2. Select Calculate to view the result.
  3. Check the method and assumptions below before using the result.

The method, explained

P(A or B) = P(A) + P(B) − P(A and B).

A WORKED EXAMPLE

Using probability of a = 0.4, probability of b = 0.3, probability of both = 0.1, the result is 0.6 probability. Change these example inputs to match your task; use the method above to check each step.

What to keep in mind

A descriptive or probability calculation under the stated assumptions. Check the sample design and model before interpreting results.

Common questions

Which inputs does this calculation need?

Find the probability of A or B, including their overlap. Enter probability of a, probability of b, probability of both. The filled example is editable and is not a saved personal record.

How should I interpret the result?

A descriptive or probability calculation under the stated assumptions. Check the sample design and model before interpreting results.

Methodology maintained by ClarityKit. How these tools are built and checked.