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Two events are independent when the following is true:

A
the outcome of one event determines the outcome of the other event
B
there is no correlation between the two events
C
the outcome of one event does NOT determine the outcome of the other event
D
The outcome of the event is determined by the theoretical probability of the event
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In the following experiment, determine whether or not the probabilities are binomial probabilities. If they are, identify the values for n, p, and q.A die is rolled 30 times. What is the probability of getting x even numbers?

A
Binomial probability; n = 0.5, p = 0.5, q = 30
B
Binomial probability; n = 30, p = 0.5, q = 0.5
C
Binomial probability; n = 0.5, p = 30 , q = 0.5
D
Not a binomial probability
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A drawer contains 3 red paperclips, 4 green paperclips, and 5 blue paperclips. One paperclip is taken from the drawer and then replaced. Another paperclip is taken from the drawer. Explain why this is an independent or a dependent event.

A
Independent - the first paper clip is replaced, the sample space of 12 paperclips does not change from the first event to the second event
B
Dependent - the first paper clip is replaced, the sample space of 12 paperclips does not change from the first event to the second event
C
Independent - the sample space changes from the first event to the second event
D
Dependent - the sample space changes from the first event to the second event
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Which of the following is not a binomial experiment?

A
Asking 100 people whether or not the like pizza.
B
Measuring the height of 100 people to see if they are over 6’1.
C
Asking 100 people what their favorite color is.
D
Asking 100 people if their favorite color is red.

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