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= Combining rules
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Combining rules, often referred to as combination rules, are principles used in various fields such as mathematics, statistics, and logic to determine how multiple elements, conditions, or probabilities can be combined to produce a result. Here are a few contexts in which combining rules might be relevant: 1. **Probability**: In probability theory, combining rules help in calculating the probability of various events occurring together. This includes using the addition rule for disjoint events and the multiplication rule for independent events.