What Is the Difference Between Dependent and Independent Events

question 20

Multiple Choice

What is the difference between dependent and independent events?

• A)The probability of an independent event depends on whether or not another event has occurred, whereas the probability of a dependent event does not.
• B)The probability of a dependent event depends on whether or not another event has occurred, whereas the probability of an independent event does not.
• C)Dependent events must both occur, whereas one independent event might occur without the other.
• D)Independent events must both occur, whereas one dependent event might occur without the other.
• E)Dependent events have a probability less than one half, whereas independent events have a probability that is one half or greater.

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