In Studying the Responses to a Multiple-Choice Test Question, the Following

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Essay

In studying the responses to a multiple-choice test question, the following sample data were
obtained. At the 0.05 significance level, test the claim that the responses occur with the same
frequency. $$\begin{array} { r | c c c c c } \text { Response } & \text { A } & \text { B } & \text { C } & \text { D } & \text { E } \\\hline \text { Frequency } & 12 & 15 & 16 & 18 & 19\end{array}$$

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Definitions:

Transactions Need

encapsulates the necessity for exchanges or trades to occur within an economy or market for goods, services, financial assets, or currencies.

Zero-Balance Account

A bank account in which the balance is maintained at zero by automatically transferring funds from a master account.

Compensating Balance

A compensating balance is a minimum balance that must be maintained in a bank account, required by some banks in order for their customers to obtain or maintain a loan.

Master Account

A central account that holds funds or securities, often used by institutions to manage multiple sub-accounts.