When the Probability of One Event Is Influenced by Whether

question 157

Short Answer

When the probability of one event is influenced by whether or not another event occurs,the events are said to be _____.

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Definitions:

Parameter

A numerical characteristic that describes a statistical population; it's a fixed value, though often unknown.

Sampling Distribution

The probability distribution of a statistic based on a large number of samples or simulations.

Nonnormal Population

Refers to a population that does not follow a normal distribution, which can affect the choice of statistical methods used for analysis.

Sample Measurements

Observations or data collected from a subset of a population for the purpose of statistical analysis.