In a recent survey of seniors on a college campus, 30% of all seniors were seriously...
In a recent survey of seniors on a college campus, 30% of all seniors were seriously concerned about employment prospects, 40% were seriously concerned about grades, and 20% were seriously concerned about both. A person is randomly chosen from the survey sample.
a. What is the probability that the person we select is seriously concerned about employment prospects or grades?
b. Are the events "seriously concerned about employment" and "seriously concerned about grades" statistically independent?
c. Suppose the person we select is seriously concerned about grades? What is the probability that the person is also seriously concerned about employment?
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