The Basic Practice of Statistics 7th Edition

Published by W. H. Freeman
ISBN 10: 146414253X
ISBN 13: 978-1-46414-253-6

Chapter 6 - Two-Way Tables - Chapter 6 Exercises - Page 176: 6.25c

Answer

When we calculate overall percentage, more white defendants were given the death penalty as compared to black defendants. However, when we analyze individually, less white defendants were given the death penalty compared to black defendants.

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When we calculate overall percentage, more white defendants were given the death penalty as compared to black defendants. However, when we analyze individually, less white defendants were given the death penalty compared to black defendants.
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