Assignment:
A sample of 500 respondents was selected in a large metropolitan area to determine various information concerning consumer behavior. The following contingency table was obtained:
GENDER
|
Enjoys Shopping For Clothing
|
Male
|
Female
|
Total
|
|
Yes
|
136
|
224
|
360
|
|
No
|
104
|
36
|
140
|
|
Total
|
240
|
260
|
500
|
a. Suppose the respondent chosen is a female. What, then, is the probability that she does not enjoy shopping for clothing?
b. Suppose the respondent chosen enjoys shopping for clothing. What, then, is the probability that the individual is a male?
c. Are enjoying shopping for clothing and the gender of the individual statistically independent? Explain.