A Local Group Claims That the Police Issue More Than $\alpha$

question 154

Essay

A local group claims that the police issue more than 60 speeding tickets a day in their area. To prove their
point, they randomly select two weeks. Their research yields the number of tickets issued for each day. The
data are listed below. At α $\alpha$ = 0.01, test the groupʹs claim. $$\begin{array} { l l l l l l l } 70 & 48 & 41 & 68 & 69 & 55 & 70 \\57 & 60 & 83 & 32 & 60 & 72 & 58\end{array}$$

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Definitions:

Negligently

Acting with a lack of due care or failing to take proper care in doing something, which can lead to harm or damage.

Material Alteration

A significant change to a document or contract that can affect its validity or alter its meaning and obligations.

Defense

The act of defending against a charge, accusation, or claim in legal proceedings or contexts.

Mentally Incompetent

A legal status indicating that an individual is not capable of managing their affairs due to mental incapacity.