Identify Independent Events
-Numbered disks are placed in a box and one disk is selected at random. There are 6 red disks numbered 1 through 6, and 7 yellow disks numbered 7 through 13. In an experiment a disk is selected, the number and color noted, replaced, and then a second disk is selected. Is this an example of independence Answer Yes or No.
A) Yes
B) No

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Since the disk is replaced after the first selection, the outcome of the second selection is not affected by the outcome of the first selection, making the events independent.

Identify Independent Events -Numbered Disks Are Placed in a Box and One Disk