Question

A sample poll of 100 voters reveals the following information about candidates A, B and C who are nominated for 3 different offices:

  • 20 are in favour of candidate A,

  • 50 are in favour of candidate B,

  • 50 are in favour of candidate C,

  • 10 favour both candidates A and B,

  • 10 favour both candidates A and C,

  • 25 favour both candidates B and C,

  • 10 favour all three candidates.

Denote by A, B and C the events that a selected voter favours candidate A, candidate B and candidate C, respectively. Which of the following statements hold true?

A the three events are statistically independent Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
B the three events are not statistically independent Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
C A and B are not statistically independent Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
D A and C are not statistically independent Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
E B and C are not statistically independent Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

Solution

Practice Next
×
×