The National Longitudinal Study of Adolescent Health interviewed several thousand teens (grades 7 to 12). One question asked was “What do you think are the chances you will be married in the next 10 years?” Here is a two-way table of the responses by gender: Opinion Female Male Almost no chance 109 123 Some chance but probably not 159 158 A 50-50 chance

The National Longitudinal Study of Adolescent Health interviewed several thousand teens (grades 7 to 12). One question asked was “What do you think are the chances you will be married in the next 10 years?” Here is a two-way table of the responses by gender: Opinion Female Male Almost no chance 109 123 Some chance but probably not 159 158 A 50-50 chance

College Algebra

10th Edition

ISBN:9781337282291

Author:Ron Larson

Publisher:Ron Larson

Chapter8: Sequences, Series,and Probability

Section8.7: Probability

Problem 50E: Flexible Work Hours In a recent survey, people were asked whether they would prefer to work flexible...

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Opinion	Female	Male
Almost no chance	109	123
Some chance but probably not	159	158
A 50-50 chance	460	520
A good chance	719	699
Almost certain	1174	754

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