What does it mean when probabilities are independent?

Independent and Dependent Probability Challenge

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Emma Peterson
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
The events share the same outcomes.
Both events must occur simultaneously.
The outcome of one event does not affect the outcome of another.
The outcome of one event affects the outcome of another.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
In a dependent probability scenario, what happens to the denominator after the first event?
It increases.
It decreases.
It remains the same.
It resets to its original value.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
If you have three blue marbles and draw one, what is the new probability of drawing another blue marble from seven remaining?
3/8
1/7
2/7
3/7
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the effect of not replacing a marble on the probability of subsequent draws?
Resets the probability
Increases the probability
Decreases the probability
No effect
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How do you calculate the combined probability of two dependent events?
Add the probabilities
Divide the probabilities
Multiply the probabilities
Subtract the probabilities
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the probability of drawing two blue marbles in a row, given the scenario in the video?
1/4
3/28
2/7
15/64
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does replacing a marble in a drawing scenario signify?
Both
Neither
Independent probability
Dependent probability
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