
Statistical Independence
Distinguish statistical independence from disjointness and causal stories. Test probability tables, calculate reliability, analyze complements and selection, and build counterexamples separating pairwise from mutual independence. Prerequisites: conditional probability and multiplication rules; no inference tests or advanced stochastic-process theory are required. Includes single-select and multiselect questions with worked solutions and distractor feedback. References: [1.4.1 Product definition, multi-event definition and complements](https://www.probabilitycourse.com/chapter1/1_4_1_independence.php), [1.4.0 Definition, conditional axioms and chain rule](https://www.probabilitycourse.com/chapter1/1_4_0_conditional_probability.php).
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