National Park Rangers Were Surveyed as to Whether They Endorsed

question 94

Essay

National Park rangers were surveyed as to whether they endorsed the idea of carrying firearms.Of the 260 rangers polled west of the Tanahousie,78% endorsed the idea.Of the 184 rangers polled east of the Tanahousie,64% endorsed the idea.Is there evidence that the level of support for carrying firearms is different in the west than it is in the east of Tanahousie? (Assume 10% significance level)

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