---
tag: 0ZB3M68NYQ
kind: concept
name: Pairwise independence
aliases: [pairwise-independent]
msc: [60A05]
sources:
  - url: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pairwise_independence
    locator: lead section
same_as:
  wikidata: Q17104952
  wikipedia: Pairwise independence
---

## Summary

A family of events, or of random variables, is pairwise independent when any two of its members are independent.
It is weaker than mutual independence. The node [[pairwise independence|0N57D1XY6T]] gives the precise definition for events.