Independents Events is a key word often referred to in probability calculations. Knowingly or unknowingly , we use Independents Events often in the theory and application of probability. Two events are independent events, if the occurrence of one event does not affect the probability of other. I like to share this Definition of Independent Events with you all through my article.
While calculating probability of COMPOUND EVENTS ( having two are more events in a sample or test ), it is necessary to consider whether the events are INDEPENDENT EVENTS or not. A simple case study may make things better understandable. If a basket has 4 balls in which 2 are black and 2 are white. If a ball is taken and kept aside and then second ball is taken, the probability for the second ball being black depends on whether we have taken a black or white in the first chance. thus the probability in the second chance is depending on the first case or event, thus they become dependent events.
Same example can be slightly modified to make it INDEPENDENT EVENT. If in the example mentioned above, if the ball is not kept aside but placed in the basket itself. then the probability of getting a black is same always. the event of taking a black ball becomes INDEPENDENT EVENTS.
Independent events - Explained
The types of events that we have discussed so far are all independent events. By independent we mean that the first event does not affect the probability of the second event.
the probability of independent events is product of each event.
If A and B are not independent, then the probability of A and B is
P(A and B) = P(A) × P(B|A)
where P(B|A) is the conditional probability of B given A.
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Examples of Independent Events
1) The event of getting a 6 the first time a die is rolled and the event of getting a 6 the second time are independent
2) If two cards are drawn with replacement from a deck of cards, the event of drawing a red card on the first trial and that of drawing a red card on the second trial are independent.
3) Landing on heads after tossing a coin and rolling a 5 on a single 6-sided die.
4)Choosing a marble from a jar and landing on heads after tossing a coin.
5)Spinning a number 6 and then spinning a number 5 on the same spinner.
6)Picking a marble from a jar, then picking another marble after replacing the first one.
7)Picking a red marble from one jar and picking a red ball from another jar.
While calculating probability of COMPOUND EVENTS ( having two are more events in a sample or test ), it is necessary to consider whether the events are INDEPENDENT EVENTS or not. A simple case study may make things better understandable. If a basket has 4 balls in which 2 are black and 2 are white. If a ball is taken and kept aside and then second ball is taken, the probability for the second ball being black depends on whether we have taken a black or white in the first chance. thus the probability in the second chance is depending on the first case or event, thus they become dependent events.
Same example can be slightly modified to make it INDEPENDENT EVENT. If in the example mentioned above, if the ball is not kept aside but placed in the basket itself. then the probability of getting a black is same always. the event of taking a black ball becomes INDEPENDENT EVENTS.
Independent events - Explained
The types of events that we have discussed so far are all independent events. By independent we mean that the first event does not affect the probability of the second event.
the probability of independent events is product of each event.
If A and B are not independent, then the probability of A and B is
P(A and B) = P(A) × P(B|A)
where P(B|A) is the conditional probability of B given A.
Understanding Addition and Subtraction of Rational Numbers is always challenging for me but thanks to all math help websites to help me out.
Examples of Independent Events
1) The event of getting a 6 the first time a die is rolled and the event of getting a 6 the second time are independent
2) If two cards are drawn with replacement from a deck of cards, the event of drawing a red card on the first trial and that of drawing a red card on the second trial are independent.
3) Landing on heads after tossing a coin and rolling a 5 on a single 6-sided die.
4)Choosing a marble from a jar and landing on heads after tossing a coin.
5)Spinning a number 6 and then spinning a number 5 on the same spinner.
6)Picking a marble from a jar, then picking another marble after replacing the first one.
7)Picking a red marble from one jar and picking a red ball from another jar.