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The article “Men, Women at Odds on Gun
Control” (Cedar Rapids Gazette, September 8, 1999) included
the following statement: “The survey found that 56% of
American adults favored stricter gun control laws. Sixty-six
percent of women favored the tougher laws, compared with
45% of men.” These figures are based on a large telephone
survey conducted by Associated Press Polls. If an adult is
selected at random, are the
selected adult favors stricter gun control independent events?
Explain.
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