A Pollster Interviews Voters and Claims That Her Selection Process

question 26

Essay

A pollster interviews voters and claims that her selection process is random. Listed below is the sequence of voters identified according to gender. At the 0.05 level of significance, test her claim that the sequence is random according to the criterion of gender. $$\begin{array} { l } \mathrm { M } , \mathrm { M } , \mathrm { M } , \mathrm { M } , \mathrm { M } , \mathrm { M } , \mathrm { M } , \mathrm { M } , \mathrm { M } , \mathrm { M } , \mathrm { M } , \mathrm { M } , \mathrm { F } , \mathrm { F } , \mathrm { F } , \mathrm { F } \\\mathrm { M } , \mathrm { M } , \mathrm { M } , \mathrm { M } , \mathrm { M } , \mathrm { M } , \mathrm { M } , \mathrm { M } , \mathrm { M } , \mathrm { M } , \mathrm { F } , \mathrm { F } , \mathrm { F } , \mathrm { F } , \mathrm { F } , \mathrm { F }\end{array}$$

---

Definitions:

Owner's Capital

The total value of assets contributed by the owner(s) to a business minus any withdrawals made by the owner(s).

Correcting Entry

An accounting entry made to correct errors found in the financial statements after they have been prepared.

Incorrect Entry

An error or mistake made in recording transactions in the accounting records.

Correcting Entry

A journal entry made to rectify an error in the accounting records, ensuring the accuracy of financial statements.