The Following Table Shows the Results of a Survey of 410

question 33

Essay

The following table shows the results of a survey of 410 authors by a (fictitious) publishing company: $$\begin{array} { | l | l | l | l | } \hline & \begin{array} { l } \text { New } \\\text { Authors }\end{array} & \begin{array} { l } \text { Established } \\\text { Authors }\end{array} & \text { Total } \\\hline \text { Successful } & 40 & 50 & 90 \\\hline \text { Unsuccessful } & 130 & 190 & 320 \\\hline \text { Total } & 170 & 240 & 410 \\\hline\end{array}$$ ​
An author is chosen at random.
Compute the estimated probability of the event that the author is successful.

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Definitions:

Complex Message

A communication that contains multiple layers of meaning or requires significant thought to understand.

Effective Channels

Means of communication that are successfully used to reach an audience or achieve a desired results.

Oral

Pertaining to the mouth or spoken words; used in communication through speech rather than written form.

Immediate Feedback

Quick response to a message or action, allowing for rapid adjustment and improvement.