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Question 14027: One Cell Equality Is Not Whole-Law Independence

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  1. Original question and givens
  2. Definition and scope
  3. Step-by-step derivation
  4. Reverse checks
  5. Result
  6. This question review and source binding

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R0027-14027 · q-20261014-advance-20261028-r06-random-variable-independence-0027

Original question and givens

Use the complete joint grid with original x_values=[-11, 14], y_values=[-2, 21], and aligned row-by-column exact masses=[[30/49, 5/49], [12/49, 2/49]]. Value labels must be distinct in each nonempty list, all masses nonnegative and their total exactly 1. Preserve grid order and zero masses; all marginals, events and moments use this same law. Two-variable independence requires factorization for every grid pair; it implies neither identical distribution, IID, Markov behavior nor larger-family mutual independence. Use exact reduced rational outputs with positive denominators; omit /1 for integers. Selected value labels x=14, y=-2 must occur in their respective grids. Give (x,y,joint_mass,x_mass,y_mass,product,equal?).

  • G001 — Use the complete joint grid with original x_values=[-11, 14], y_values=[-2, 21], and aligned row-by-column exact masses=[[30/49, 5/49], [12/49, 2/49]]. Value labels must be distinct in each nonempty list, all masses nonnegative and their total exactly 1. Preserve grid order and zero masses; all marginals, events and moments use this same law. Two-variable independence requires factorization for every grid pair; it implies neither identical distribution, IID, Markov behavior nor larger-family mutual independence. Use exact reduced rational outputs with positive denominators; omit /1 for integers. Selected value labels x=14, y=-2 must occur in their respective grids. Give (x,y,joint_mass,x_mass,y_mass,product,equal?).

Definition and scope

Use the original question domain, assumptions and cited MKO definitions. This item has second-context mathematical and bilingual review, with the model, answer and every arithmetic step independently recomputed from the original parameters; the source question remains a candidate.

Step-by-step derivation

S001 · calculation

Before

joint grid model whole mass sum := sum(30/49, 5/49, 12/49, 2/49)

After

joint grid model whole mass sum = 1

Conditions: none

Compute exactly from original roles,complete pairings and established intermediates,retaining denominators,signs and zeros.

Step identifiers and dependencies

Rule: exact_rational_arithmetic · Uses: G001

S002 · implies

Before

joint grid model:raw aligned masses=[[30, 49], [5, 49], [12, 49], [2, 49]]

After

normalized masses=[30/49, 5/49, 12/49, 2/49];nonnegative=Yes;total=1

Conditions: none

First qualify nonnegativity and exact unit total on one complete finite probability model.Retain zero-mass atoms;do not assume uniformity or substitute another model.

Step identifiers and dependencies

Rule: whole_finite_probability_law_not_uniform_assumption · Uses: G001, S001

S003 · implies

Before

original x row labels=[-11, 14];original y column labels=[-2, 21]

After

normalized aligned row-by-column joint grid=[[30/49, 5/49], [12/49, 2/49]]

Conditions: none

Each value list is distinct but need not be numerically sorted.Pair every mass with its original row/column,including zero cells;sorting values must not misalign the grid.

Step identifiers and dependencies

Rule: RV_joint_grid_original_order_not_value_sort · Uses: G001, S002

S004 · calculation

Before

X row0 marginal := sum(30/49, 5/49)

After

X row0 marginal = 5/7

Conditions: none

Compute exactly from original roles,complete pairings and established intermediates,retaining denominators,signs and zeros.

Step identifiers and dependencies

Rule: exact_rational_arithmetic · Uses: G001, S003

S005 · calculation

Before

X row1 marginal := sum(12/49, 2/49)

After

X row1 marginal = 2/7

Conditions: none

Compute exactly from original roles,complete pairings and established intermediates,retaining denominators,signs and zeros.

Step identifiers and dependencies

Rule: exact_rational_arithmetic · Uses: G001, S004

S006 · calculation

Before

Y column0 marginal := sum(30/49, 12/49)

After

Y column0 marginal = 6/7

Conditions: none

Compute exactly from original roles,complete pairings and established intermediates,retaining denominators,signs and zeros.

Step identifiers and dependencies

Rule: exact_rational_arithmetic · Uses: G001, S005

S007 · calculation

Before

Y column1 marginal := sum(5/49, 2/49)

After

Y column1 marginal = 1/7

Conditions: none

Compute exactly from original roles,complete pairings and established intermediates,retaining denominators,signs and zeros.

Step identifiers and dependencies

Rule: exact_rational_arithmetic · Uses: G001, S006

S008 · calculation

Before

selected cell marginal product := mul(2/7, 6/7)

After

selected cell marginal product = 12/49

Conditions: none

Compute exactly from original roles,complete pairings and established intermediates,retaining denominators,signs and zeros.

Step identifiers and dependencies

Rule: exact_rational_arithmetic · Uses: G001, S007

S009 · implies

Before

requested value labels=[14, -2];original indices=[1, 0];joint=12/49

After

selected product=12/49;selected cell equality=Yes

Conditions: none

Look up original indices by value labels,which must belong to the declared grid.Equality of this cell checks only this cell,not all cells or whole-variable independence.

Step identifiers and dependencies

Rule: RV_single_cell_not_complete_independence · Uses: G001, S008

Reverse checks

  • S009 · premise_and_result_audit — Check against the original data and this step's premises; a one-way implication is not an equivalence.
  • S008 · premise_and_result_audit — Recompute selected cell marginal product with exact rational arithmetic, not rounded decimals.
  • S007 · premise_and_result_audit — Recompute Y column1 marginal with exact rational arithmetic, not rounded decimals.
  • S006 · premise_and_result_audit — Recompute Y column0 marginal with exact rational arithmetic, not rounded decimals.
  • S005 · premise_and_result_audit — Recompute X row1 marginal with exact rational arithmetic, not rounded decimals.
  • S004 · premise_and_result_audit — Recompute X row0 marginal with exact rational arithmetic, not rounded decimals.
  • S003 · premise_and_result_audit — Check against the original data and this step's premises; a one-way implication is not an equivalence.
  • S002 · premise_and_result_audit — Check against the original data and this step's premises; a one-way implication is not an equivalence.
  • S001 · premise_and_result_audit — Recompute joint grid model whole mass sum with exact rational arithmetic, not rounded decimals.

Result

(14, -2, 12/49, 2/7, 6/7, 12/49, Yes)

The full substitutions and premise checks give the original answer; source identity,format and status are unchanged.

This question review and source binding

Review date: 2026-10-26

Original questions, answers, step expressions, numeric ASTs and historical records are retained. Source candidate labels remain historical and are not overwritten as formal proof.

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