In the Past, 35% of the Students at ABC University

question 8

Multiple Choice

In the past, 35% of the students at ABC University were in the Business College, 35% of the students were in the Liberal Arts College, and 30% of the students were in the Education College. To see whether or not the proportions have changed, a sample of 300 students from the university was taken. Ninety of the sample students are in the Business College, 120 are in the Liberal Arts College, and 90 are in the Education College. This problem is an example of a

• A) z test for proportions.
• B) test for independence.
• C) Marascuilo procedure.
• D) multinomial population.

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Definitions:

Past

The past refers to the time period that has already happened, contrasting with the present and future.

Accept

To receive or agree to take something offered or to acknowledge the truth or validity of something.

Who's

Short for "who is" or "who has," used in questions and relative clauses.

It's

A contraction for "it is" or "it has."