Exhibit 12-8 The Following Shows the Number of Individuals in a Sample

question 79

Multiple Choice

Exhibit 12-8
The following shows the number of individuals in a sample of 300 who indicated they support the new tax proposal. We are interested in determining whether or not the opinions of the individuals of the three groups are uniformly distributed.
-Refer to Exhibit 12-8. The calculated value for the test statistic equals

• A)300
• B)4
• C)0

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Definitions:

Runoff

The flow of water that occurs when excess stormwater, meltwater, or other sources flows over the Earth's surface, often leading to erosion and transporting sediments.

Floodplain

Land that is level or almost level, located next to a river or stream, which undergoes infrequent or regular floods.

Meander

A winding curve or bend in a river, which occurs as the river erodes the landscape in sinuous patterns.

Flood

The result of water overfilling a channel and spilling out onto the floodplain or other adjacent land.