The Following Table Presents the Numbers of Cucumber Seeds, by Brand

question 3

Multiple Choice

The following table presents the numbers of cucumber seeds, by brand, that germinated or failed to germinate 14 days after planting.

$$\begin{array} { c c c c c } \hline & \text { Brand A } & \text { Brand B } & \text { Brand C } & \text { Brand D } \\\hline \text { Germinated } & 44 & 33 & 35 & 31 \\\text { Failed to Germinate } & 10 & 9 & 2 & 17 \\\hline\end{array}$$ Can you conclude that the germination rate is related to the brand of seed? Use the $\alpha = 0.01$ level of Significance.

• A) Reject H₀. It appears that the germination rates differ among the seed brands.
• B) Do not reject H₀. There is insufficient evidence to conclude that the germination rate differs among the seed brands.

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