Suppose Minorities Form 29% of a Local Population

question 17

Essay

Suppose minorities form 29% of a local population. A local business has 125
employees, of which 28 are minorities. Did the business discriminate in its hiring
practices?
A. Write the null and alternative hypotheses.
b. What is the value of the test statistic?
c. What is the associated P-value?
d. State your conclusion using α = 0.05.

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Definitions:

Age Discrimination

Unfair treatment of individuals based on their age, particularly within employment or social settings.

LGBTQ Women

Individuals who identify as female within the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer/questioning community, addressing their unique experiences and challenges in society.

Workplace

A location where people are employed and perform tasks related to their jobs, including offices, factories, shops, and remote settings.

Gender Stereotypes

Generalized views or preconceptions about attributes or behaviors typically associated with males or females.