In a study examining the association between green tea consumption and esophageal carcinoma, researchers recruited 300 patients with carcinoma and 571 without carcinoma and administered a questionnaire about tea drinking habits. Out of the 47 individuals who reported that they regularly drink green tea, 17 had carcinoma. Out of the 824 individuals who reported they never drink green tea, 283 had carcinoma.

(a) Analyze the data to assess evidence for an association between green tea consumption and esophageal carcinoma from these data. Summarize your results.

(b) Report and interpret an appropriate measure of association.