The Contingency Table Below Shows the Results of a Random

question 75

Multiple Choice

The contingency table below shows the results of a random sample of 200 state representatives that was conducted to see whether their opinions on a bill are related to their party affiliation. $$\begin{array} { l | c c c } & { \text { Opinion } } \\\hline \text { Party } & \text { Approve } & \text { Disapprove } & \text { No Opinion } \\\text { Republican } & 42 & 20 & 14 \\\text { Democrat } & 50 & 24 & 18 \\\text { Independent } & 10 & 16 & 6\end{array}$$ Find the chi-square test statistic, χ $$\chi ^ { 2 }$$ to test the claim of independence.

• A)8.030
• B)11.765
• C)7.662
• D)9.483

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Definitions:

French And Indian War

A conflict between France and Britain from 1754 to 1763 in North America, part of a larger series of conflicts known as the Seven Years' War.

German Immigrants

People from Germany who moved to another country, historically significant in the United States for their contributions to its culture, economy, and population.

North American Landscape

Encompasses the diverse physical features of North America, including its mountains, rivers, plains, and forests, shaped by natural processes over millennia.

Irish And German Immigrants

Refers to the significant waves of immigrants from Ireland and Germany who moved to the United States during the 19th century, contributing to its cultural and demographic landscape.