SOLUTION: Which are likely to be independent events? For those you think are not, suggest reason why. a. Gender of two consecutive babies born in a hospital. b. Car accident rates and the

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Question 148288: Which are likely to be independent events? For those you think are not, suggest reason why.
a. Gender of two consecutive babies born in a hospital.
b. Car accident rates and the driver’s gender.
c. Phone call arrival rates at a university admissions office and time of day.

Answer by edjones(8007) About Me  (Show Source):
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a. More boys are born than girls.
b. Males are involved in more accidents.
c. More phone calls at 3 PM than 3 AM.
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Ed