The Cross-Tabulation Table Below Shows Partial Results from a Study

question 109

Multiple Choice

The cross-tabulation table below shows partial results from a study done at the Mt.Bachelor ski area.Patrons were asked whether they preferred snowboarding or skiing.In the study, are preference and age statistically independent?

• A)No, since P(under 25 given skiing) not equal to P(under 25).
• B)Yes, since P(under 25 given skiing) is equal to P(skiing).
• C)Yes, since P(under 25 given skiing) is equal to P(under 25).
• D)Yes, since P(skiing given under 25) is equal to P(under 25).
• E)No, since P(under 25 given skiing) is not equal to P(skiing).

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