Mutually exclusive and independent events Flashcards
unit 5.3
1
Q
What does mutually exclusive mean ?
A
events with no outcomes in common
2
Q
What are the circles like for mutually exclusive events ?
A
not touching
3
Q
What is the formula for mutually exclusive events ?
A
P(A or B) = P(A) + P(B)
4
Q
What does independent events mean ?
A
one event having no effect on another
5
Q
What is the formula fr independent events ?
A
P(A and B) = P(A) x P(B)
