A Sports Preference Poll Showed the Following Data for Adults

question 83

Essay

A sports preference poll showed the following data for adults and children:
$$\begin{array}{l}\quad\quad\quad\quad\quad\quad\quad\quad\quad\quad\quad\quad\quad\quad\text { Favorite Sport }\\\begin{array} { | l | c c c c c | } \hline \text { gender } & \text { Baseball } & \text { Soccer } & \text { Rugby } & \text { Hockey } & \text { Archery } \\\hline \text { Adults } & 24 & 17 & 30 & 18 & 22 \\\text { Children } & 21 & 20 & 22 & 12 & 28 \\\hline\end{array}\end{array}$$ Use the 5% level of significance and test to determine whether sports preferences depend on age group.

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Definitions:

Observed Difference

A noticeable variance between two or more groups or conditions in a study or observed phenomena.

Representative Samples

Select groups that closely match the characteristics of a larger population they are intended to represent, used in statistical analysis for research.

Accurate Generalizations

Statements or conclusions based on evidence and reasoning that correctly represent the characteristics of a broader group.

Nationally Acclaimed

Acknowledged or praised by a broad audience or authoritative bodies across a country.