The Following Table Lists the World's Five Largest Employers, Along

question 81

Multiple Choice

The following table lists the world's five largest employers, along with their industry and nationality (BBC News, March 19, 2012) .You plan to randomly choose one employer from the group.Are the events "choosing an employer in the defense industry" and "choosing an employer headquartered in the US" statistically independent?

• A)Yes, the two events are statistically independent.
• B)No, the two events are not statically independent.
• C)Statistical independence cannot be determined based on the information given.

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Definitions:

Biological Systems

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Interact

To act in such a manner as to have an effect on another; in biology, it often refers to the way biological entities, such as molecules or organisms, affect each other.

Interdependent

The reciprocal relationship between entities where each depends on the other, leading to a situation where their interactions significantly influence their viability or functionality.

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