AFDA CW 1 - Independent and Dependent Probability

Front

What is the definition of independent events in probability?

Back

Independent events are events where the outcome of one event does not affect the outcome of another event.

Front

What is the definition of dependent events in probability?

Back

Dependent events are events where the outcome of one event affects the outcome of another event.

Front

Give an example of independent events.

Back

Picking a card from a deck, replacing it, and then picking another card.

Front

Give an example of dependent events.

Back

Picking a marble from a bag without replacing it, then picking a second marble.

Front

What is the probability of picking a green marble from a bag containing 9 green, 5 yellow, and 6 red marbles?

Back

The probability is 9/20.

Front

How do you calculate the probability of two independent events occurring?

Back

Multiply the probabilities of each event.

Front

How do you calculate the probability of two dependent events occurring?

Back

Multiply the probability of the first event by the probability of the second event given that the first event has occurred.

Front

What is the formula for converting a decimal to a percent?

Back

Multiply the decimal by 100.

Front

Convert 0.75 to a percent.

Back

75%.

Front

What is the probability of selecting a green and a red marble from a bag containing 9 green, 5 yellow, and 6 red marbles?

Back

Multiply the probability of selecting a green marble by the probability of selecting a red marble.