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Explain the difference between an independent event and a dependent event. GIve an example to show the difference between the two.

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Dependent event

A dependent event is an event that relies on another event to happen first. Dependent events in probability are no different from dependent events in real life: If you want to attend a concert, it might depend on whether you get overtime at work; if you want to visit family out of the country next month.

For example;

1. Robbing a bank and going to jail.

2. Not paying your power bill on time and having your power cut off.

2. Boarding a plane first and finding a good seat.

Independent events

An independent event is an event that has no connection to another event’s chances of happening (or not happening).

Independent events in probability are no different from independent events in real life

For example;

1. Owning a dog and growing your own herb garden.

2. Paying off your mortgage early and owning a Chevy Cavalier.

3. Winning the lottery and running out of milk.

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