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5.02 Probability of independent events

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A teacher has a "prize bag" filled with different prizes. The students form a line to draw a prize from the bag at random. Once a student has drawn a prize, they take it back to their desk.

Are their selections independent or dependent?

Dependent

A

Independent

B
Easy
< 1min

A person runs a marathon, and then falls ill from exhaustion. Are the events independent or dependent?

Easy
< 1min

A card is randomly selected from a normal deck of cards without being replaced, and a coin is tossed.

Easy
< 1min

Two cards are randomly selected from a normal deck of cards without replacement. Are the selections independent or dependent?

Easy
< 1min
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Outcomes

8.PS.1

The student will use statistical investigation to determine the probability of independent and dependent events, including those in context.

8.PS.1a

Determine whether two events are independent or dependent and explain how replacement impacts the probability.

8.PS.1c

Determine the probability of two independent events.

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