TABLE 11-8 A Study Published in the American Journal of Public Health

question 36

Multiple Choice

TABLE 11-8
A study published in the American Journal of Public Health was conducted to determine whether the use of seat belts in motor vehicles in San Diego County depends on ethnic status. A sample of 792 children treated for injuries sustained from motor vehicle accidents was obtained, and each child was classified according to (1) ethnic status (Hispanic or non-Hispanic) and (2) seat belt usage (worn or not worn) during the accident. The number of children in each category is given in the table below.

-Referring to Table 11-8, the calculated test statistic is ________.

• A) -0.9991
• B) -0.1368
• C) 48.1849
• D) 72.8063

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