In Studying the Occurrence of Genetic Characteristics, the Following Sample

question 13

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:

Expiratory Reserve Volume

The additional amount of air that can be forcibly exhaled after the completion of a normal, quiet exhalation.

Inspiratory Reserve Volume

Inspiratory Reserve Volume is the additional amount of air that can be inhaled after a normal inhalation, contributing to the total lung capacity.

Tidal Volume

The volume of air inhaled or exhaled in a normal breath at rest.

Residual Volume

Residual volume is the amount of air remaining in the lungs after a forceful expiration, ensuring that the lungs do not collapse.