Mathematics A-Level
independence
What independence means in Mathematics A-Level, as defined for Pearson Edexcel.
Definition of independence
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Reference: Pearson Edexcel
The condition that the outcome of one trial does not change the probability distribution of another trial.
Topics that use independence
- Statistical distributions (Pearson Edexcel A-Level)
Related terms
- Binomial distribution
- continuity correction
- Cumulative probability
- discrete random variable
- discrete uniform distribution
- Limitations and model criticism
- Mean (μ)
- Model selection and assumptions
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