Two Events Are Independent If the Occurrence of One Event

question 32

Multiple Choice

Two events are independent if the occurrence of one event

• A)affects the probability of the occurrence of the other event
• B)does not affect the probability of the occurrence of the other event
• C)means that the second event cannot occur
• D)means that the second event is certain to occur

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Definitions:

Inversely Related

A relationship between two variables in which one increases as the other decreases, and vice versa.

Independent Variable

In research and experimentation, the variable that is manipulated or changed to observe its effects on a dependent variable.

Dependent Variable

In an experiment or study, it is the variable that is tested and measured, and it is expected to change as a result of changes in the independent variable.

Straight Line

In the context of graphs, a linear representation that exhibits a constant rate of change between two variables.