A bag has k red and 1 blue; draw twice without replacement. Are the two red-draw events independent?
- Use the domain, units and sampling assumptions stated in the question.
Skills and prerequisite lessons
Working and explanation
BUILD THE REASONING
Hint 1
Hint 2
Worked solution
Use independence only when justified and keep it distinct from disjointness.
Calculate or simplify this relation.
Without replacement, the first draw changes the second distribution.
No; P(second red|first red)=(k−1)/k differs from k/(k+1).
Checks and common pitfalls: Without replacement, the first draw changes the second distribution.
Reasoning checklist · self / teacher assessment
- State the relevant definition, condition or model.
- Show a valid calculation, proof or counterexample.
- Interpret the conclusion with its restrictions.
Think first. Reveal a hint when the class is ready.