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

question 81

Multiple Choice

In the following table, individuals are cross-classified by their age group and income level. Using the critical value approach, 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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Definitions:

Behavioral Trends

Patterns or tendencies in behavior observed over time in individuals or groups.

Predictability

The extent to which future states or events can be anticipated or forecast based on current or past information.

Personality Traits

Enduring characteristics that describe an individual's behavior across various situations.

High Self-Monitors

High self-monitors are individuals who are highly attentive to social cues and adjust their behavior accordingly to fit into different situations or to manage the impression they make on others.