. If the occurrence of one event means that another cannot happen, then the events are _______________?
Correct answer: B. Mutually Exclusive
- A. Independent
- B. Mutually Exclusive
- C. Bayesian
- D. Empirical
Explanation
If occurrence of one event rules out the occurrence of another, their intersection is empty, so they are mutually exclusive. Independent events may occur together, so independence does not fit this description.
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