Some People Believe That Criminals Who Plead Guilty Will, on Average

question 36

Essay

Some people believe that criminals who plead guilty will, on average, get lighter sentences. The following table summarizes data from a random sample of San Francisco defendants in burglary cases. If the null hypothesis is that the plea and the sentencing fate are independent, perform the calculations to find the expected number of individuals who plead guilty and are sent to prison. Show your work.

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