On the patio of Jim's Pizzeria, the Sheppard family decides on a type of pizza to order. In the back of the restaurant, a group of friends also chooses a pizza to order.

Question

Are these two events dependent or independent?

Answer 1

These two events are independent. The decision made by the Sheppard family on the patio does not have any influence on the decision made by the group of friends in the back of the restaurant. Each group is making their decision independently of the other.