In the Following Table, Individuals Are Cross-Classified by Their Age

question 77

Multiple Choice

In the following table, individuals are cross-classified by their age group and income level. Using the p-value approach and α = 0.05, the decision and conclusion are ________.

• A) do not reject the null hypothesis; age and income are dependent
• B) do not reject the null hypothesis; age and income are independent
• C) reject the null hypothesis; age and income are dependent
• D) reject the null hypothesis; age and income are independent

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