Question

without discussing their choices, billy and justine pick professions to research for career day. the students have the option of picking the same profession. are these two events dependent or independent? dependent independent

Explanation:

Two events are independent if the occurrence of one does not affect the occurrence of the other. Billy and Justine pick professions without discussing, so Justine's choice doesn't affect Billy's and vice - versa, even if they can pick the same profession.

Answer:

independent