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A coin is tossed twice. Determine whether the events of getting two heads are independent or dependent. Then identify the indicated probability.

A coin is tossed twice. Determine whether the events of getting two heads are independent or dependent. Then identify the indicated probability.
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A coin is tossed twice. Determine whether the events of getting two heads are independent or dependent. Then identify the indicated probability.

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probability of getting heads on first try is 1/2
probability of getting heads on 2nd try is 1/2

probability of getting both is : 1/2 * 1/2 = 1/4
These are both independent because 1 does not effect the other
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