In Studying the Occurrence of Genetic Characteristics, the Following Sample

question 31

Multiple Choice

In studying the occurrence of genetic characteristics, the following sample data were_ obtained. You would like to test the claim that the characteristics occur with the same
Frequency at the 0.05 significance level. What is value of the test statistic? $\begin{array}{l|cccccc}\text { Characteristic } & \text { A } & \text { B } & \text { C } & \text { D } & \text { E } & \text { F } \\\hline \text { Frequency } & 28 & 30 & 45 & 48 & 39 & 39\end{array}$

• A) \(\chi ^ { 2 } = 8.263\)
• B) \(\chi ^ { 2 } = 5.991\)
• C) \(t = 8.263\)
• D) \(\chi ^ { 2 } = 5.821\)

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Definitions:

Double-Entry Accounting

A bookkeeping system that records each transaction in two accounts, ensuring that the accounting equation (Assets = Liabilities + Equity) remains balanced.

Transaction Recorded Twice

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Liabilities

Debts or financial responsibilities that a company has towards others, requiring settlement via the transfer of economic resources over a period.

Debits

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