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Which statement is true about whether Z and B are independent events?

Z and B are independent events because P(Z∣B) = P(Z).
Z and B are independent events because P(Z∣B) = P(B).
Z and B are not independent events because P(Z∣B) ≠ P(Z).
Z and B are not independent events because P(Z∣B) ≠ P(B).

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The answer is the first one im taking that test rn lol
User Andrew Clegg
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Answer:

Z and B are independent events because P(Z∣B) = P(Z).

Explanation:

Z and B are independent events

When Z and B are independent events then

P(Z and B) = P(Z) * P(B)

P(Z∣B)=
(P(Z and B))/(P(B))

P(Z∣B)=
(P(Z)*P(B))/(P(B))

We cancel out P(B) on both sides

P(Z|B) = P(Z)


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