The Data Below Show the Age and Favorite Type of Reading

question 4

Essay

The data below show the age and favorite type of reading of 779 randomly selected people. Test the claim thatage and preferred reading type are independent. Use α = 0.05. $$\begin{array} { l | c c c c } \text { Age } & \text { Current Events } & \text { Mystery } & \text { Science Fiction } & \text { History } \\\hline 15 - 21 & 21 & 45 & 90 & 33 \\21 - 30 & 68 & 55 & 42 & 48 \\30 - 40 & 65 & 47 & 31 & 57 \\40 - 50 & 60 & 39 & 25 & 53\end{array}$$

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