The Following Table Shows the Results of a Survey of 410

question 252

Multiple Choice

The following table shows the results of a survey of 410 authors by a (fictitious) publishing company: $$\begin{array} { | l | l | l | l | } \hline & \begin{array} { l } \text { New } \\\text { Authors }\end{array} & \begin{array} { l } \text { Established } \\\text { Authors }\end{array} & \text { Total } \\\hline \text { Successful } & 70 & 30 & 100 \\\hline \text { Unsuccessful } & 130 & 180 & 310 \\\hline \text { Total } & 200 & 210 & 410 \\\hline\end{array}$$ An author is chosen at random.
Compute the estimated probability of the event that the author is a new author.

• A) \(\frac { 21 } { 41 }\)
• B) \(\frac { 13 } { 41 }\)
• C) \(\frac { 13 } { 20 }\)
• D) \(\frac { 20 } { 41 }\)
• E) \(\frac { 7 } { 20 }\)

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Definitions:

Ingratiation

A social influence strategy used by an individual to gain favor or acceptance by others through flattery or a display of agreeableness.

Inspirational Appeals

Inspirational appeals involve influencing others by arousing enthusiasm or emotions, typically by appealing to their values, ideals, or aspirations, as part of a persuasive communication strategy.

Consultation

The offer of participation or consultation in the decision-making process.

Personal Appeals

Requests or arguments made on a personal level, often involving emotional or relational elements to influence decision-making.