There are 30 chocolates in a box, all identically shaped. There are 11 filled with nuts, 10 filled with caramel,and 9 are solid chocolate. You randomly select one piece, eat it, and then select a second piece. Is this anexample of independence?
A) No
B) Yes

Question

There are 30 chocolates in a box, all identically shaped. There are 11 filled with nuts, 10 filled with caramel,and 9 are solid chocolate. You randomly select one piece, eat it, and then select a second piece. Is this anexample of independence?
A) No 
B) Yes

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The selection of the second chocolate is dependent on the outcome of the first selection because the first selection changes the total number of chocolates and the composition of chocolates remaining in the box.

There Are 30 Chocolates in a Box, All Identically Shaped