Answer
No, the events E and F are not independent.
Work Step by Step
If the events E and F are independent, $P(E~|~F) = P(E)$ (see page 292).
But, $P(E) = 0.6$ and $P(E~|~F) = 0.34$, $P(E)\ne P(E~|~F)$.
The events E and F are not independent.
Statistics: Informed Decisions Using Data (4th Edition)
by Sullivan III, Michael
Published by
Pearson
ISBN 10:
0321757270
ISBN 13:
978-0-32175-727-2
Chapter 5 - Section 5.4 - Assess Your Understanding - Vocabulary and Skill Building - Page 292: 2
Update this answer!
You can help us out by revising, improving and updating this answer.
Update this answerAfter you claim an answer you’ll have 24 hours to send in a draft. An editor will review the submission and either publish your submission or provide feedback.
