Exhibit 12-5
The table below gives beverage preferences for random samples of teens and adults. We are asked to test for independence between age (i.e., adult and teen) and drink preferences.
-Refer to Exhibit 12-5. The calculated value for this test for independence is
A)0
B)8.4
C)62.5
D)82.5

Question

Exhibit 12-5
The table below gives beverage preferences for random samples of teens and adults.  We are asked to test for independence between age (i.e., adult and teen) and drink preferences.
-Refer to Exhibit 12-5. The calculated value for this test for independence is
A)0 
B)8.4 
C)62.5 
D)82.5

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The calculated value for this test is the chi-squared value, which is 62.5. This value is compared to a critical value based on the degrees of freedom and the desired level of significance to determine whether to reject the null hypothesis of independence.

Exhibit 12-5 the Table Below Gives Beverage Preferences for Random Samples of Samples