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Use your own words to explain the difference between independent and dependent events. Give an example of each.
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Independent events are those where the outcome of one event does not affect the outcome of another. For example, if you roll two number cubes, the result of the first roll does not affect the result of the second roll. These are independent events. Show more…
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