In an experiment, the probability that event A occurs is 83, the probability that event B occurs is 83, and the probability that events A and B both occur is 649. Are A and B independent events?Choices:(A)yes(B)no
Q. In an experiment, the probability that event A occurs is 83, the probability that event B occurs is 83, and the probability that events A and B both occur is 649. Are A and B independent events?Choices:(A)yes(B)no
Check Independence Criteria: To check if events A and B are independent, we need to see if the probability of A and B occurring together (P(A and B)) is equal to the product of their individual probabilities (P(A)×P(B)).
Calculate Product of Probabilities: First, calculate the product of P(A) and P(B). P(A)×P(B)=(83)×(83)=649.
Compare P(A and B) with P(A)×P(B): Now, compare P(A and B) with P(A)×P(B).P(A and B)=649, and we just calculated P(A)×P(B)=649.
Verify Independence: Since P(A and B) is equal to P(A)×P(B), events A and B are independent.