independent outcomes

[ˌɪndɪˈpɛndənt ˈaʊtkʌmz]
noun
resultados independentes
1. In probability and statistics, events or results where the occurrence of one outcome does not affect the probability of another outcome occurring
When flipping a coin twice, the first flip and second flip are independent outcomes because the result of the first flip does not influence the second.
Ao lançar uma moeda duas vezes, o primeiro lançamento e o segundo são resultados independentes porque o resultado do primeiro não influencia o segundo.
2. Results or conclusions that are separate and not influenced by external factors or other variables
The study found independent outcomes across different demographic groups, suggesting the treatment was equally effective regardless of age.
O estudo encontrou resultados independentes em diferentes grupos demográficos, sugerindo que o tratamento era igualmente eficaz independentemente da idade.
This is primarily a technical term used in mathematics, statistics, and scientific research contexts in both Brazilian and American English-speaking academic communities. It is essential terminology in probability theory and experimental design, with standardized translations across Portuguese-speaking countries.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
independent eventsuncorrelated outcomesmutually independent resultsseparate outcomes
Antonyms / Antônimos
dependent outcomescorrelated outcomesconditional outcomesmutually exclusive outcomes

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
resultados independentes
Standard term used in mathematics and statistics education
Portugal
resultados independentes
Same terminology used in Portuguese academic contexts
Technical/Academic
eventos independentes or acontecimentos independentes
Alternative phrasing commonly used in statistical literature

Related Words

probabilitystatistical independenceconditional probabilityrandom eventsvariance

Related Idioms & Phrases

independent of each other
mutually independent
statistically independent
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