TABLE 12-8 a Study Was Conducted to Determine Whether the Use of Use

question 165

Multiple Choice

TABLE 12-8
A study was conducted to determine whether the use of seat belts in motor vehicles depends on the educational status of the parents.A sample of 792 children treated for injuries sustained from motor vehicle accidents was obtained,and each child was classified according to (1) parents' educational status (College Degree or Non-College Degree) and (2) seat belt usage (worn or not worn) during the accident.The number of children in each category is given in the table below.
-Referring to Table 12-8,at 5% level of significance,there is sufficient evidence to conclude that

• A)use of seat belts in motor vehicles is related to the educational status of the parents.
• B)use of seat belts in motor vehicles depends on the educational status of the parents.
• C)use of seat belts in motor vehicles is associated with the educational status of the parents.
• D)All of the above.

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Definitions:

Empirical Test

A process of using direct or indirect observation or experience to gather evidence and test hypotheses or theories.

Systematic Observation

A structured method of data collection where phenomena or behaviors are consistently monitored according to specific criteria and recorded for analysis.

Superordinate Goals

Objectives that require the cooperation of two or more opposing groups, leading to collaboration and reducing conflict.

Sherif's Research

Refers to the work of Muzafer Sherif, known for his studies on social norms, conformity, and the Robbers Cave Experiment illustrating intergroup conflict and cooperation.