Question

for the given pair of events, classify the two events as independent or dependent. driving in a remote area finding you dont have cell phone service choose the correct answer below. a. the two events are independent because the occurrence of one does not affect the probability of the occurrence of the other. b. the two events are dependent because the occurrence of one does not affect the probability of the occurrence of the other. c. the two events are dependent because the occurrence of one affects the probability of the occurrence of the other. d. the two events are independent because the occurrence of one affects the probability of the occurrence of the other.

Explanation:

Independent events: occurrence of one doesn't affect the other. Dependent events: occurrence of one affects the other. Driving in a remote area (which may have poor infrastructure) can affect the probability of having cell - phone service. So the two events are related.

Answer:

C. The two events are dependent because the occurrence of one affects the probability of the occurrence of the other.