Two Events Are Said to Be Independent When Knowledge of One

question 70

True/False

Two events are said to be independent when knowledge of one event is of no value when assessing the probability of the other.

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Definitions:

Gambler's Fallacy

The misconception that a departure from what occurs on average or in the long term will be corrected in the short term.

Roulette-Type Game

A gambling game in which a ball is dropped onto a spinning wheel with numbered compartments, with players betting on where the ball will come to rest.

Charity Bazaar

Denotes a fundraising event organized to raise money for charitable causes, often featuring sales of goods and various entertainments.

Betting

Staking something on the outcome of an event in the hope of winning more than what was wagered.