A Study of Education Levels of 500 Voters and Their

question 46

Essay

A study of education levels of 500 voters and their political party affiliations in a particular state in Australia showed the following results. $$\begin{array} { | l | c | c | c | } \hline && { \text { Party Affliation } } \\\hline \text { Education level completed } & \text { Liberal } & \text { Other } & \text { Labour } \\\hline \text { Primary education } & 40 & 20 & 80 \\\hline \text { Secondary education } & 70 & 30 & 60 \\\hline \text { Tertiary education } & 90 & 50 & 60 \\\hline\end{array}$$ Is education level independent of political affiliation? Test at the 5% level of significance.

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Definitions:

High-context

High-context refers to cultures or communication styles where much of the meaning in an interaction is derived from the context surrounding the communication, rather than the explicit words used.

Low-context

A communication style where messages are explicit, detailed, and direct, with little reliance on the context or non-verbal cues to convey meaning.

North America

A continent located in the northern hemisphere, bordered by the Atlantic Ocean to the east and the Pacific Ocean to the west.

Ethnocentrism

The belief in the inherent superiority of one's own ethnic group or culture, often accompanied by a tendency to view other cultures through one’s own cultural lens.