Reliability models assume statistical independence between failure events. This means that ________.
A) components do not fail
B) if one component fails, the entire system fails
C) parallel systems are unnecessary
D) the failure of one component does not influence another to fail
E) series systems are unnecessary

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Statistical independence in reliability models means that the failure of one component does not affect the probability of failure of another component.

Reliability Models Assume Statistical Independence Between Failure Events