SurveyUSA conducted a poll from March 4, 2020 to March 6, 2020 regarding how concerned people...

SurveyUSA conducted a poll from March 4, 2020 to March 6, 2020 regarding how concerned people were about the Wuhan Coronavirus. One of the questions asked, "As a result of the coronavirus, have you bought anti-bacterial surface wipes?" The results are summarized in the table below.

	Male	Female	Total
Purchased wipes	150	114	264
Did not purchase	450	486	936
Total	600	600	1200

Using your tools from the probability chapter, does it appear that buying anti-bacterial wipes is independent of gender?

Yes, it does appear that buying anti-bacterial wipes is independent of gender.
No, it appears that buying anti-bacterial wipes and gender are dependent.

Explain.

Are female and purchasing anti-bacterial wipes mutually exclusive (disjoint)?

Yes, being female and purchasing anti-bacterial wipes are mutually exclusive.
No, being female and purchasing anti-bacterial wipes are not mutually exclusive.

Explain.

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