Perform the Indicated Goodness-Of-Fit Test

question 79

Essay

Perform the indicated goodness-of-fit test. A company manager wishes to test a union leader's claim that
absences occur on the different week days with the same frequencies. Test this claim at the 0.05 level of
significance if the following sample data have been compiled. $$\begin{array} { c | c c c c c } \text { Day } & \text { Mon } & \text { Tue } & \text { Wed } & \text { Thurs } & \text { Fri } \\\hline \text { Absences } & 37 & 15 & 12 & 23 & 43\end{array}$$

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Definitions:

Machine-Hours

A measure of the amount of time a machine is operated, used in calculating manufacturing costs and activity bases.

Machining Department

A specific section within a manufacturing facility where machining processes such as cutting, drilling, or milling are performed.

Predetermined Overhead Rate

An estimated rate used to allocate manufacturing overhead costs to individual units of production, often based on a specific activity base.

Direct Labor-Hours

The total hours of labor directly worked on the production of goods or services, used as a basis for assigning labor costs.