## Discrete Chance Node

A discrete chance node represents a discrete random variable with a finite number of states. A discrete chance node can be added to the current network by activating the discrete chance tool and clicking somewhere in the network pane.

When propagating, you can see the probabilities of each state in a discrete chance node either in the node list pane or by opening a monitor window for the node.

In an influence diagram, discrete chance nodes depending on a decision node cannot be properly calculated before the decision has been made. This means that one should never use the probabilities displayed for such nodes.

Discrete chance nodes are assigned a type.

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