Answer
$X_0^2=0.036$ with a P-value $\gtα$. Do not reject the null hypothesis.
There is not enough evidence to conclude that an individual’s opinion regarding abortion is dependent of gender.
Work Step by Step
$H_0:$ an individual’s opinion regarding abortion is independent of gender.
versus
$H_1:$ an individual’s opinion regarding abortion is dependent of gender.
In MINITAB, enter the given values:
1-C1 = 196, 1-C2 = 199
2-C1 = 239, 2-C2 = 249
Select Stat -> Tables -> Chi-Square Test for Association
Select "Summarized data in a two-way table"
In columns containing the table enter: C1 C2
Click OK.
$X_0^2=0.036$ with a P-value $=0.849\gtα=0.1$
