Curated OER
Compound Events: Independent and Dependent
In this probability learning exercise, high schoolers analyze word problems to determine for part one the independent events and for part two the dependent events. There are 6 questions.
Texas Education Agency
Texas Gateway: Introduction to Probability
This activity provides the opportunity to explore the difference between finding the probability of independent events and dependent events. It also addresses how to use a tree diagram when calculating conditional probabilities.
Annenberg Foundation
Annenberg Learner: Against All Odds: Random Variables
Video presentation on the probability of independent events, covering related topics: multiplication rule, random variable, and mean and standard deviation. [28:41]
Oswego City School District
Regents Exam Prep Center: Independent and Dependent Events
Explains how to calculate the probabilities of independent and dependent events. Includes easy-to-follow examples.
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Independent Event
Explore an independent event in probability and why no other outcome can effect the event. Assess learning with a quiz.
Oswego City School District
Regents Exam Prep Center: Mutually Exclusive & Independent Events
The somewhat tricky differences between mutually exclusive, non-mutually exclusive, independent, and dependent events are defined here. Common items such as coins, colored cubes, and a deck of cards are all part of the easy-to-understand...
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Probability: Independent Events Grade 8
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Recognize and identify independent events and dependent events.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Probability: Independent Events Grade 7
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Recognize independent and dependent events.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Probability: Dependent Events
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Find the probability of two dependent events both occurring.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Probability: Probability of Independent Events
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Determine the probability of the occurrence of independent events.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Probability: Probability of Independent Events
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Find the probability of two independent events both occurring.
Yale University
An Introduction to Mathematical Probability
This site gives a very brief definition of independent events. It provides a few example problems for further understanding.
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Finding the Probability of Two Independent Events: Lesson 4
This lesson demonstrates how to find the probability of two independent events occurring. It is 4 of 5 in the series titled "Finding the Probability of Two Independent Events."
Interactive Mathematics
Interactive Mathematics: Probability and Statistics
Mini lessons are provided for learning concepts in the world of probability and statistics. Topics include counting and probability, permutations, combinations, independent and dependent events, and distributions. Links to online...
Interactive Mathematics
Interactive Mathematics: Independent and Dependent Events
This tutorial explains how to distinguish between independent and dependent events. Several examples are provided to find the probability of each type of event.