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Section 11 - Topic 5Probability and Independence• In your own words, describe what the word independeyou.Now describe dependent..

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In probability , there are two events independent events and dependent events.

Independent Events :

Two events A and B are said to be independent if the fact that one event has occurred does not affect the probability that the other event will occur.

Example

. Choosing a marble from a jar AND landing on heads after tossing a coin.

Dependent Events :

If whether or not one event occurs does affect the probability that the other event will occur, then the two events are said to be dependent.

Example

Buying ten lottery tickets and winning the lottery.

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