Independent and Dependent Events - Probability

Events that have NO affect on other events are called...

• Independent Events

• Dependent Events

A bag contains some red-colored and some blue-colored marbles. First a red-colored marble is drawn and then, without replacing the first marble, a blue-colored marble is drawn. Are the two events dependent or independent?

• Independent
• Dependent

Tags

CCSS.7.SP.C.5

CCSS.7.SP.C.7

Two marbles are drawn from a container in such a way that the first marble drawn is replaced before selecting the second marble. Does the outcome of the first draw affect the outcome of the second?

• Yes
• No

Tags

CCSS.7.SP.C.5

Tom will randomly select from a treat bag containing 6 lollipops and 4 gum balls. Tome will select a treat, replace it, and then select a second treat.

• Independent

• Dependent

Tags

CCSS.7.SP.C.5

CCSS.7.SP.C.8

Sue will randomly select from a treat bag containing 6 lollipops and 4 gum balls. Sue will select a treat, not replace it, and then select a second treat.

• Independent

• Dependent

Tags

CCSS.HSS.CP.A.2

CCSS.HSS.CP.A.3

CCSS.HSS.CP.B.6

CCSS.HSS.CP.B.8

Two fair coins are flipped at the same time. What is the probability that both with display heads?

• Independent

• Dependent

Tags

CCSS.7.SP.C.5

CCSS.7.SP.C.7

CCSS.7.SP.C.8

Walk upstairs. Dance. Scratch your nose.

• Dependent

• Independent

Buy icecream. Eat icecream

• Dependent

• Independent

Mailman delivers mail. Collect mail.

• Dependent

• Independent

Mailman delivers mail. Put shoes on.

• Dependent

• Independent