help me please!

Tell if the events are independent or dependent. Explain your reasoning.

The result of tossing a coin is heads, and a spinner lands on 8.

A.
The events are dependent, because the events affect each other.

B.
The events are dependent, because the events do not affect each other.

C.
The events are independent, because the events affect each other.

D.
The events are independent, because the events do not affect each other.

Question

help me please!

Tell if the events are independent or dependent. Explain your reasoning. 

The result of tossing a coin is heads, and a spinner lands on 8.
 
 A.
The events are dependent, because the events affect each other.
 
 B.
The events are dependent, because the events do not affect each other.
 
 C.
The events are independent, because the events affect each other.
 
 D.
The events are independent, because the events do not affect each other.

amistre64 · Answer

do the events affect each other or not?

anonymous · Answer

yes

amistre64 · Answer

ok, youre going to have to explain to me why you think the outcome of a coin toss is somehow dependant upon a spinning spinner ....

amistre64 · Answer

how does tossing a coin, affect a spinner ?

anonymous · Answer

well the problem with this is i dont really understand the question there asking

amistre64 · Answer

its asking, does tossing a coin affect (determine the outcome of) the number a spinner lands on?  are the 2 events somehow related and dependant on each other for their results;  or,  are they 2 seperate events that have their own results regardless of what one or the other does.

amistre64 · Answer

does getting a headsup on a coin toss MEAN i get an 8 on a spin?

amistre64 · Answer

imply might be a better choice of words ....