All categories - 2 July 2006

I understand that the probability of tossing a coin and it landing or either heads or tails is 50% and that flipping it again is an "independent event" and does not change the probability at all. That is, the chances of the coin landing on heads or tails is still 50% regardless of whether it landed on heads or tails the first time.

However, what about something like gasoline prices? Today, gasoline prices can either be up or down (50%). Similarly, tomorrow gasoline prices can either be up or down (50%). But what if gasoline prices were down today and a study of past gasoline price patterns ("empirical probability" from experimenting) demonstrates that if they are down today, they also have been down the following day (60%) of the time--a ten (10%) difference? Is whether gasoline prices were up or down today an "independent event" from whether they will be up or down tomorrow, or a "dependent event"? I'm looking for some definitional clarity here.

2006-07-02 10:49:44 · 9 answers · asked by brian_hahn_32 3 in Mathematics

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Who Are You, why are you here and where are you going?

Use the power of scientific obeservation!

2006-07-02 10:49:41 · 8 answers · asked by DCCCCCCC 1 in Other - Science

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is it true that some monks can fly (thibet or nepal)?

2006-07-02 10:49:40 · 9 answers · asked by seveneight 2 in Religion & Spirituality

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the nature conservancy golden eagle capture JUNE 22 2006?

HOW AND WHO CAPTURED THE LAST PAIR OF GOLDEN EAGLES ON SANTA CRUZ ISLAND?

2006-07-02 10:49:31 · 1 answers · asked by n53fox 1 in Other - News & Events

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What do you do to keep a suprise from your sibling?

I'm trying to keep a secret that my sister is going to keep her dog. She gave it to her aunt because she thought that Coda would feel better there, but her aunt is giving Coda back! How am I going to make it a suprise?! I've only got 2 weeks so HELP!

2006-07-02 10:49:29 · 3 answers · asked by ask'n'awnser 1 in Dogs

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What financial statements are normally reported by companies?

2006-07-02 10:49:28 · 2 answers · asked by homai78 1 in Homework Help

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What movie did you last see recently?

What movie did you last see (rented or went to the movies)? And would you recommend me or anyone else to go see it?

2006-07-02 10:49:25 · 27 answers · asked by J~Me 5 in Movies

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my gf butt i really big and i dont know wat to do with it wat should i do?

besides anal sex wat else can i do with her buns

2006-07-02 10:49:22 · 15 answers · asked by bball17 2 in Singles & Dating

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I like my best friend what should i do?

shes smart and pretty but shes always in a girl group

2006-07-02 10:49:18 · 6 answers · asked by funkittome 1 in Other - Family & Relationships

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Who is the hottest looking famous girl today in pure physical looks and why?

2006-07-02 10:49:12 · 8 answers · asked by martin h 6 in Celebrities

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my gf broke up with me because i looked at porn?

before she dumped me she riped my picture of marisa miller up. dos anyone think that was reasonable?

2006-07-02 10:49:12 · 69 answers · asked by Anonymous in Adolescent

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all of the prophets fall down on their faces and worship God?

like a muslim, so why dont christians worship God in this manner?

2006-07-02 10:49:11 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

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Anyone else feel like me about driving?

Ok I'm 21 and don't have my driver's license yett, and I have a reason because of my learnig disability, I learn slower then other poeple. so right now I'm studying to get my permit, I'm so sceared of driving ! I have this fear of me like crashing or runing over a kid or forgeting my turns or signels. I believe I can pass the test but I think after I get my License I still may need a older adult with me Until I feel safe driving by myself. has any one else been screard of driving? how long did it take for you to get over your fear? did it get easy for you?? Please help.

2006-07-02 10:49:06 · 7 answers · asked by ??Brown sugar?? 3 in Other - Cars & Transportation

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What could I do to comfort my dog.?

I have a Jack Russell Terrier she is 10 years old now but acts like she is 5. In the past few years she has become afraid of the booms of fireworks. I live on the lake and there are fireworks like crazy of the 4th. What could I do to comfort her through this years 4th of July celebration?

2006-07-02 10:49:06 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs

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