Two or More Random Samples Are Considered Independent If ________

question 3

Multiple Choice

Two or more random samples are considered independent if ________.

• A) the process that generates one sample is the same as the process that generates the other sample
• B) the process that generates one sample is related to the process that generates the other sample
• C) the process that generates one sample is influenced by the process that generates the other sample
• D) the process that generates one sample is completely separate from the process that generates the other sample

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Definitions:

Rock Fall

A rock fall refers to the rapid descent of rock from a steep cliff or mountainside, often triggered by natural processes like weathering or human activities.

Earth Flow

A type of mass wasting event where soil and regolith move slowly downslope, often triggered by saturation from rainfall or melting snow.

Creep

The slow, continuous movement of material, such as soil and other weak materials, down a slope.

Prehistoric Slope Failures

Landslides and similar geologic occurrences that took place before recorded history, often detected through sediment analysis.