SCENARIO 12-13
Recent studies have found that American children are more obese than in the past. The amount of time children spent watching television has received much of the blame. A survey of 100 ten-yearolds revealed the following with regards to weights and average number of hours a day spent watching television. We are interested in testing whether the mean number of hours spent watching TV and weights are independent at 1% level of significance.
-Referring to Scenario 12-13,the value of the test statistic is
A)8.532
B)15.483
C)18.889
D)69.744

Question

SCENARIO 12-13
Recent studies have found that American children are more obese than in the past. The amount of time children spent watching television has received much of the blame. A survey of 100 ten-yearolds revealed the following with regards to weights and average number of hours a day spent watching television. We are interested in testing whether the mean number of hours spent watching TV and weights are independent at 1% level of significance. 
-Referring to Scenario 12-13,the value of the test statistic is
A)8.532 
B)15.483 
C)18.889 
D)69.744

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The correct value of the test statistic in Scenario 12-13 is 18.889. This value is calculated based on the information provided in the scenario, using the appropriate statistical formula or method relevant to the context of the scenario.

SCENARIO 12-13 Recent Studies Have Found That American Children Are More Obese