A University Has Six Colleges and Takes a Poll to Gauge

question 22

Multiple Choice

A university has six colleges and takes a poll to gauge student support for a tuition increase. The university wants to ensure each college is represented fairly. The below table shows the observed number of students who participate in the poll from each college and the actual proportion of students in each college. For the goodness-of-fit test, the assumed degrees of freedom are ________.

• A) 2
• B) 3
• C) 4
• D) 5

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Definitions:

Critical Thinking

Meticulously examining and assessing an affair with the goal of establishing a perspective.

Good Thinking

The practice of reasoning and decision-making that is logical, informed, and reflective, often leading to effective solutions.

Critical Thinking

The objective analysis and evaluation of an issue in order to form a judgment; involves asking questions, analyzing arguments, and identifying biases.

Cynical

Having a belief that people are motivated purely by self-interest; skeptically distrustful of human sincerity or integrity.