Two variables X,Y are independent if: ∀A,B⊂R P(X∈A,Y∈B)=P(X∈A)P(Y∈B) CDF/PMF/PDF Factorization X⊥Y⟺⎩⎨⎧FX,Y(x,y)=FX(x)FY(y)fX,Y(x,y)=fX(x)fY(y)pX,Y(x,y)=pX(x)pY(y)(any)(cont)(disc)