If two events A and B are statistically independent, then:
A)A's occurrence makes it less likely that B will occur.
B)A's occurrence makes it more likely that B will occur.
C)A's occurrence makes it impossible that B will occur.
D)A's occurrence has no effect on the probability of B occurring.
E)B's occurrence has minimal effect on the probability of A occurring.

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Statistical independence between two events means that the occurrence of one event does not affect the probability of the other event occurring.

If Two Events a and B Are Statistically Independent, Then