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If Independent then P(H)*P(T)=P(H∩T)
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P(H)=0.5
 
P(T)=0.5
 
P(H∩T)=0 (You can't have both H and T in one flip)
 
  
(0.5)*(0.5)≠0
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  Not independent
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If Independent then P(H)*P(T)=P(H∩T)
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Sample Case: One flip of coin
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P(H)=0.5
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P(T)=0.5
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P(H∩T)=0 (You can't have both H and T in one flip)
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(0.5)*(0.5)≠0
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Not independent
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MA375: Solution to a homework problem from this week or last week's homework

Spring 2009, Prof. Walther



If Independent then P(H)*P(T)=P(H∩T)
Sample Case: One flip of coin
P(H)=0.5
P(T)=0.5
P(H∩T)=0 (You can't have both H and T in one flip)
(0.5)*(0.5)≠0
Not independent

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