Question

    A sample poll of 100 voters reveals the following information about candidates A, B and C who are nominated for 3 different offices:

    • 20 are in favour of candidate A,

    • 50 are in favour of candidate B,

    • 50 are in favour of candidate C,

    • 10 favour both candidates A and B,

    • 10 favour both candidates A and C,

    • 25 favour both candidates B and C,

    • 10 favour all three candidates.

    Denote by A, B and C the events that a selected voter favours candidate A, candidate B and candidate C, respectively. Which of the following statements hold true?

    A the three events are statistically independent Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B the three events are not statistically independent Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C A and B are not statistically independent Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D A and C are not statistically independent Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E B and C are not statistically independent Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

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