Question

Two events with nonzero probabilities can be both mutually exclusive and independent cannot be both mutually exclusi...

Two events with nonzero probabilities

can be both mutually exclusive and independent
cannot be both mutually exclusive and independent
are always mutually exclusive
cannot be both mutually exclusive and independent and are always mutually exclusive
0 0
Add a comment Improve this question Transcribed image text
Answer #1
Let's evaluate each answer:
"can be both mutually exclusive and independent"
This is false. If the two events are mutually exclusive, then they are not independent. Specifically, P(A|B)=0. If P(A)>0, then the two events are not independent.

"cannot be both mutually exclusive and independent" is correct for the above reason.

"are always mutually exclusive"
This is absurd.

"cannot be both mutually exclusive and independent and are always mutually exclusive"
Absurd.


Here's what I mean when I say that it's absurd to say that two events with positive probabilities are always mutually exclusive. There is a positive probability that I will go to school tomorrow. There is a positive probability that I will drink orange juice tonight. Those things are certainly not mutually exclusive. That is, I can do both. And the orange juice tastes quite nice.
Add a comment
Know the answer?
Add Answer to:
Two events with nonzero probabilities can be both mutually exclusive and independent cannot be both mutually exclusi...
Your Answer:

Post as a guest

Your Name:

What's your source?

Earn Coins

Coins can be redeemed for fabulous gifts.

Not the answer you're looking for? Ask your own homework help question. Our experts will answer your question WITHIN MINUTES for Free.
Similar Homework Help Questions
ADVERTISEMENT
Free Homework Help App
Download From Google Play
Scan Your Homework
to Get Instant Free Answers
Need Online Homework Help?
Ask a Question
Get Answers For Free
Most questions answered within 3 hours.
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT