A Survey of Students at a College Was Asked If $\alpha = 0.10$

question 50

Essay

A survey of students at a college was asked if they lived at home with their parents, rented an apartment, or
owned their own home. The results are shown in the table below sorted by gender. At $\alpha = 0.10$ 0, test the claim
that living accommodations are independent of the gender of the student. $$\begin{array} { r | c c c } & \text { Live with Parent } & \text { Rent Apartment } & \text { Own Home } \\\hline \text { Male } & 20 & 26 & 19 \\\text { Female } & 22 & 28 & 26\end{array}$$

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Definitions:

Official Poverty Line

A government-determined income level below which an individual or family is considered to be living in poverty, affecting eligibility for certain public assistance programs.

U.S. Poverty Rate

The proportion of the population in the United States living below the poverty line, as defined by the federal government.

Non-cash Benefits

Forms of compensation provided to employees or beneficiaries that are not paid out in cash, such as health insurance, pensions, and company cars.

Poverty Rate

The percentage of the population whose income falls below the poverty line, indicating the proportion of people living in poverty.