Statistics: Informed Decisions Using Data (4th Edition)

Published by Pearson
ISBN 10: 0321757270
ISBN 13: 978-0-32175-727-2

Chapter 12 - Section 12.2 - Assess Your Understanding - Applying the Concepts - Page 612: 17b

Answer

$X_0^2=5.595$ with a P-value $\ltα$. Reject the null hypothesis. There is enough evidence to conclude that gender and drop reason are dependent.

Work Step by Step

$H_0:$ gender and drop reason are independent. versus $H_1:$ gender and drop reason are dependent. In MINITAB, enter the given values: 1-C1 = 6, 1-C2 = 10, 1-C3 = 13 2-C1 = 5, 2-C2 = 13, 2-C3 = 3 Select Stat -> Tables -> Chi-Square Test for Association Select "Summarized data in a two-way table" In columns containing the table enter: C1 C2 C3 Click OK. $X_0^2=5.595$ with a P-value $=0.061\ltα=0.1$
Update this answer!

You can help us out by revising, improving and updating this answer.

Update this answer

After you claim an answer you’ll have 24 hours to send in a draft. An editor will review the submission and either publish your submission or provide feedback.