Statistics for Business: Decision Making and Analysis, 3rd Edition

Think About It

1. 23. Items a and b

2. 25.

   1. {fresh}

   2. {frozen, refrigerated, fresh, deli}

   3. {deli}

3. 27.

   1. Tall men with a big waist

   2. The choice of waist size is independent of the length of the pant leg.

   3. (B or T)

4. 29. Intersection

5. 31. Item c

6. 33. Not likely. The intensity of traffic would change over the time of day and the day of the week.

7. 35.

   1. Yes

   2. No

8. 37. Go for the 3-point shot assuming that outcomes in overtime are independent of the success of the final shot.

9. 39. Pure speculation

10. 41.

    1. No. The Law of Large Numbers applies to the long-run proportion. Also, accidents could be dependent due to pilot anxiety.

    2. No