When Individuals in a Sample of 150 Were Asked Whether

question 43

Multiple Choice

When individuals in a sample of 150 were asked whether or not they supported capital punishment, the following information was obtained. ​ We are interested in determining whether or not the opinions of the individuals (as to Yes, No, and No Opinion) are uniformly distributed.The number of degrees of freedom associated with this problem is

• A) 150.
• B) 149.
• C) 2.
• D) 3.

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Definitions:

Gamma Rays

Electromagnetic radiation of the highest frequency and energy, emitted from atomic nuclei during radioactive decay.

Background Radiation

The ionizing radiation present in the environment naturally from cosmic rays, radon gas, and other sources not due to deliberate human activity.

Radon

A radioactive, colorless, odorless noble gas occurring naturally as the decay product of uranium, posing health risks due to its ionizing radiation.

Background Radiation

The ubiquitous ionizing radiation present in the environment, originating from natural and artificial sources like cosmic rays, radon gas, and medical x-rays.