Suppose the Age Distribution of the Canadian Population and the Age

question 14

Multiple Choice

Suppose the age distribution of the Canadian population and the age distribution of a random sample of 505 residents in the Indian community of Red Lake are shown below. $$\begin{array} { l l l } \hline & & \text { Observed Number } \\\text { Age (years) } & \text { Percent of Canadian Population } & \text { in Red Lake Village } \\\hline \text { Under } 5 & 8.5 \% & 45 \\5 \text { to } 14 & 10.4 \% & 50 \\15 \text { to } 64 & 68.2 \% & 367 \\65 \text { and older } & 12.9 \% & 43 \\\hline\end{array}$$ Use to test the claim that the age distribution of the general Canadian population fits the age distribution of the residents of Red Lake Village. Find the value of the chi-square statistic for the sample.
$$\alpha = 0.05$$

• A)9.231
• B)0.274
• C)0.124
• D)10.945
• E)11.136

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Definitions:

Projection

A defense mechanism where an individual attributes their own unacceptable thoughts or feelings to someone else.

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Psychological strategies used unconsciously to protect oneself from anxiety arising from unacceptable thoughts or feelings.

Displacement

A psychological defense mechanism where an individual redirects their emotions or reactions from the original source to another object or person.

Projection

A defense mechanism where an individual attributes their own unacceptable thoughts, feelings, or motives to another person.