AP Statisticseasymcq1 pt
Two events are independent if knowing one occurred
A.does not change the other's probability
B.guarantees the other occurs
C.makes the other impossible
D.doubles the other's probability
Explanation
Core Concept
Independence means no information gain.
Correct Answer
Adoes not change the other's probability
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