A Publishing Company Performs Sample Surveys to Obtain Information on Characteristics

question 29

Multiple Choice

A publishing company performs sample surveys to obtain information on characteristics of book readers.A book reader is defined to be one who read one or more books in the six months prior to the survey;a non-book reader is defined to be one who read newspapers or magazines but no books in the six months prior to the survey;a nonreader is defined to be one who did not read a book,newspaper,or magazine in the six months prior to the survey.The following data were obtained from a random sample of 1429 persons 16 years old and over in an effort to determine whether or not the proportions of book readers,non-book readers,and non-readers are the same for each income bracket.

• A)Goodness-of-fit
• B)Independence
• C)Homogeneity

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Definitions:

Socially Adjusted

The ability of an individual to conform to societal norms and expectations, often reflecting a level of personal wellbeing and societal integration.

Externally Oriented

Describes individuals or behaviors that are heavily influenced by external factors and the external environment rather than internal thoughts and feelings.

Internally Oriented

A focus or emphasis on internal thoughts, feelings, and motivations rather than external circumstances or stimuli.

Self-Efficacy

Confidence in one's ability to control one's motivation, behavior, and social environment, crucial for achieving goals.