Six People Have Declared Their Intentions to Run for a Seat

question 30

Essay

Six people have declared their intentions to run for a seat on the school board in the next local election. A poll is conducted during the campaign among 1,020 randomly sampled voters to determine if there is any clear preference among the voters. The responses are shown next. How many degrees of freedom are there?

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Definitions:

Competing

An approach to conflict resolution where one party seeks to achieve their goals without regard for the interests or needs of the other party, emphasizing winning over cooperating.

Goal Structure

The arrangement and prioritization of goals within an individual or organization, affecting motivation and the strategies used to achieve these goals.

Competitive

Having a strong desire to be more successful than others; often involves comparisons and rivalries.

Ranks

A system of hierarchical positions within a group or organization, often determining authority and responsibilities.