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The data on the right represent the number of traffic fatalities by seat location and gender. Determine P(female) and P(female|passenger). Are the events female and
The data on the right represent the number of traffic fatalities by seat location and gender. Determine P(female) and P(female|passenger). Are the events "female" and "passenger" independent?
Male
Female
Total
Passenger
32,859
11,721
44,580
Driver
6,424
6,484
12,908
Total
39,283
18,205
57,488
Determine P(female)=
(Round to three decimal places asneeded.)
Determine P(female|passenger)=
(Round to three decimal places asneeded.)
Are the events "female" and "passenger" independent?
A.
No. The occurrence of the event "passenger" affects the probability of the event "female."
B.
Yes. The occurrence of the event "passenger" does not affect the probability of the event "female."
C.
Yes. The occurrence of the event "passenger" affects the probability of the event "passenger."
D.
No. The occurrence of the event "passenger" does not affect the probability of the event "female."
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