What type of event combines two or more independent events?

A compound event is defined as an event that combines two or more independent events, allowing for the possibility of multiple outcomes. This type of event can be analyzed using the principles of probability, where the likelihood of the overall event occurring depends on the probabilities of each individual event.

For example, in rolling two dice, the event of getting a sum of 7 is a compound event because it involves multiple independent outcomes (the result of each die). The calculation of the probabilities involves considering all the combinations that can achieve the desired outcome.

In contrast, a joint event refers to the occurrence of two or more events that are considered together but are not necessarily independent. A single event involves only one outcome and is not a combination of multiple outcomes. A dependent event is one whose outcome is affected by the outcome of another event. In this case, it does not reflect the combination of independent events like the compound event does.