---
tag: 001B78R0DJ
kind: concept
name: Mutual independence of events
aliases: [mutually-independent-events]
msc: [60A05]
sources:
  - url: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Independence_(probability_theory)
    locator: More than two events
---

## Summary

A family of events is mutually independent when, for each finite subfamily, the probability that all its events occur is the product of their probabilities.
The node [[mutual independence of events|0GCVEV6BJA]] gives the precise definition.