A nationwide survey conducted by the National Cancer Society revealed the following information: Of 10,000 people surveyed, 3,500 were "heavy coffee drinkers" and 160 had cancer of the pancreas. Of those who had cancer of the pancreas, 141 were heavy coffee drinkers.
Using the data in this survey, determine whether the events "being a heavy coffee drinker" and "having cancer of the pancreas" are independent events. Answer independent or not independent.

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The Answer of A nationwide survey conducted by the National Cancer Society revealed the following information: Of 10,000 people surveyed, 3,500 were "heavy coffee drinkers" and 160 had cancer of the pancreas. Of those who had cancer of the pancreas, 141 were heavy coffee drinkers.
Using the data in this survey, determine whether the events "being a heavy coffee drinker" and "having cancer of the pancreas" are independent events. Answer independent or not independent.

A Nationwide Survey Conducted by the National Cancer Society Revealed