The Contingency Table Below Shows the Results of a Random

question 10

Essay

The contingency table below shows the results of a random sample of 200 state representatives that was conducted to see whether their opinions on a bill are related to their party affiliations. Party Approve Disapprove No Opinion $$\begin{array} { l | c c c } &{ \text { Opinion } } \\\hline \text { Party } & \text { Approve } & \text { Disapprove } & \text { No Opinion } \\\text { Republican } & 42 & 20 & 14 \\\text { Democrat } & 50 & 24 & 18 \\\text { Independent } & 10 & 16 & 6\end{array}$$ Test the claim of independence. Use α = .05.

---

Definitions:

Liability

Liability is the legal responsibility for one's actions or for a particular outcome, often involving the obligation to pay damages or compensation.

Invasion of Privacy

Unauthorized and intrusive actions into someone's personal life or affairs, which can result in legal action for violation of privacy rights.

Tort Law

is a segment of law that deals with civil wrongs, providing remedies to individuals harmed by the unreasonable actions of others, excluding breach of contract.

Permission

Authorization granted by a figure of authority, allowing an individual to do something.