A Researcher Selects a Sample of 100 People to Investigate

question 49

Multiple Choice

A researcher selects a sample of 100 people to investigate the relationship between gender (male/female) and registering to vote.The sample consists of 40 females,of whom 30 are registered voters,and 60 males,of whom 40 are registered voters.If these data were used for a chi-square test for independence,what is the observed frequency for registered males?

• A)12
• B)28
• C)40
• D)42

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Definitions:

Pareto Efficient

A state of allocation where it is impossible to make any one individual better off without making at least one individual worse off.

Utility Function

A mathematical representation that ranks the preferences of an individual consumer for different bundles of goods.

Initial Endowment

The original allocation of resources, including assets and goods, available to an individual or entity at the start of an economic analysis.

Utility Function

A formula that quantifies the happiness or satisfaction a consumer gains from consuming different combinations of goods and services.