Probability of Independent Events

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What characterizes independent events in statistics?

The occurrence of one event does not change the probability of another (correct)

The occurrence of events happens entirely randomly

The likelihood of an event is conditioned by other events

The occurrence of one event affects the probability of another

If there are 3 apples among a total of 10 fruits in a basket, what is the probability of selecting an apple in one pick?

$3/7$

$1/3$

$7/10$

$3/10$ (correct)

What does the multiplication rule for independent events state?

Independently assess each event without multiplication

The probability is the average of each event’s likelihood

Add the probabilities of independent events

Multiply the probabilities of both events occurring (correct)

Which phrase correctly indicates the application of the multiplication rule for independent events?

And Signup and view all the answers

What is a simple example of independent events?

Choosing a card from a deck and rolling a die Signup and view all the answers

In the context of independent events, what does the letter 'P' represent in the probability formula?

The probability of an event occurring Signup and view all the answers

How does the probability of getting a fruit from a basket change with the number of fruits available?

It does not change; each pick is equal Signup and view all the answers

If you have an event A with a probability of $P(A) = 0.4$ and an independent event B with $P(B) = 0.5$, what is the combined probability of both occurring?

$0.2$ Signup and view all the answers

What is the first step in using complementary probability to find the chance of at least one successful event?

Find the complementary probability of a successful independent event. Signup and view all the answers

How can the multiplication rule be applied to determine if two events are independent?

Multiply the probabilities of the two events and compare it to P(A and B). Signup and view all the answers

If the probability of passing an exam is $\frac{4}{5}$, what is the probability that a student fails?

$\frac{1}{5}$ Signup and view all the answers

In the example of drawing cards, what determines the probability of drawing at least one queen when the first card is returned to the deck?

The combination of outcomes in both draws. Signup and view all the answers

What is the probability of having at least one person win if three individuals each have a $\frac{1}{10}$ chance of winning a horse race?

$\frac{7}{10}$ Signup and view all the answers

How do repeated trials affect the probability of achieving at least one successful outcome?

They allow for a cumulative effect in calculating probability. Signup and view all the answers

What can be inferred if the probability of an independent event does not change irrespective of previous outcomes?

The events are independent. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Independent Events

Independent events: The chance of one event occurring does not affect the chance of another event occurring.
Probability formula: P = e/n (Probability = number of favorable outcomes / total possible outcomes)
- P is the probability of an event.
- e is the number of ways an event can happen.
- n is the total number of possible outcomes.
Example: The likelihood of a city having a power outage on Saturday is independent of a cow giving birth that same day.

Multiplication Rule for Independent Events

Multiplication rule: Used to find the probability of multiple independent events occurring. The key word is "and".
Formula: P(A and B and C...) = P(A) x P(B) x P(C) x ...
- P is the probability of multiple independent events.
- P(A), P(B), P(C)... are the probabilities of the individual events.
Example: The probability of picking an apple from a basket and a chocolate candy from a jar.

Probability of at Least One Event

Finding the probability of at least one successful event.
Two methods:
- Method A (Complementary Probability):
Find the probability of the event NOT happening.
Multiply the probabilities of the event NOT happening.
Subtract the result from 1 to get the probability of the event happening at least once.
- Method B (Repeated Trials):
Use a formula that accounts for a given number of successes.
Example scenarios illustrate how to calculate the probability of at least one event occurring in different scenarios (coin tosses, card draws, exam results, sports betting).

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This quiz covers the concepts of independent events in probability, including how to calculate the probability of multiple events occurring using the multiplication rule. You'll also learn how to determine the probability of at least one event happening. Test your knowledge and understanding of these fundamental probability principles.