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What is the probability? Is it independent?
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The discussion centers on the concept of independent events in probability, specifically regarding the likelihood of gender combinations in a two-child scenario. One participant suggests that the probability of having one girl is 0.5, while others prompt a deeper analysis of the possible combinations: two boys, one boy and one girl, one girl and one boy, and two girls. The conversation emphasizes the need to clarify the definition of independence in this context to accurately assess the probabilities involved.
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Hello Amlan, 
Look at all the possibilities: two boys, one boy one girl, one girl one boy, two girls.
How many of those have one girl ?
How many of those have two girls ?
You refer to independency. What independency, precisely ?
Or am I playing advocate of the devil ? That's PF for you
Look at all the possibilities: two boys, one boy one girl, one girl one boy, two girls.
How many of those have one girl ?
How many of those have two girls ?
You refer to independency. What independency, precisely ?
Or am I playing advocate of the devil ? That's PF for you
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