A Sports Researcher Is Interested in Determining If There Is

question 22

Short Answer

A sports researcher is interested in determining if there is a relationship between the number of home team and visiting team wins and different sports. A random sample of 526 games is selected and the results are given below. Find the rejection region used to test the claim that the number of home team and visiting team wins is independent of the sport. Use α = 0.01. $\begin{array}{l|cccc} & \text { Football } & \text { Basketball } & \text { Soccer } & \text { Baseball } \\\hline \text { Home team wins } & 39 & 156 & 25 & 83 \\\text { Visiting team wins } & 31 & 98 & 19 & 75\end{array}$

A) $\chi ^ { 2 } > 11.345$
B) $\chi ^ { 2 } > 12.838$
C) $\chi ^ { 2 } > 7.815$
D) $x ^ { 2 } > 9.348$

• A) \(\chi ^ { 2 } > 11.345\)
• B) \(\chi ^ { 2 } > 12.838\)
• C) \(\chi ^ { 2 } > 7.815\)
• D) \(x ^ { 2 } > 9.348\)

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Compute and understand the contribution margin ratio for decision-making.

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Definitions:

Instrumentality

The perceived likelihood that a certain level of performance will lead to achieving a desired outcome or reward.

Valence

the intrinsic attractiveness or aversiveness of an event, object, or situation, often influencing individuals' motivation.

Equity Theory

A theory of motivation that suggests individuals assess their own input-to-outcome ratios in comparison to others as a measure of fairness in relationships or work situations.

Content Theory

A theory that focuses on identifying and understanding the specific needs that motivate individuals to act in various ways.