The probability of one event given the known outcome of a (possibly) related event is known as _____ probability.
A) posterior
B) joint
C) prior
D) conditional

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The given scenario fits the definition of conditional probability, which refers to the probability of one event occurring given that another related event has already occurred. Hence, option D is the correct answer. The other options are not relevant to the given context - prior probability refers to the probability of an event occurring before any additional evidence or information is considered, joint probability is the probability of two or more events occurring together, and posterior probability refers to the revised probability of an event after new evidence or information is considered.

The Probability of One Event Given the Known Outcome of a (Possibly)