A Wine Magazine Wants to Know If Chefs Can Tell

question 24

Multiple Choice

A wine magazine wants to know if chefs can tell the difference between duck liver pâté and wet dog food. Eighteen chefs were asked to rate both the pâté and dog food on a scale from 1 to 5, with 1 corresponding to "inedible" and 5 to "very tasty." The results are shown in the following table. The estimate of the population proportion of plus signs is ________.

• A) 0.944
• B) 0.50
• C) 0.056
• D) None of these choices is correct.

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Definitions:

Measure

Quantitative assessment or size determination of a particular attribute or characteristic by using a tool, unit, or system.

Organizational Citizenship

Behavioral activities by employees that are not part of their formal job requirements but that contribute to the well-being of the organization.

Regulatory Compliance

Adherence to laws, regulations, guidelines, and specifications relevant to a business or operation.

Communication Effectiveness

The extent to which communication achieves its intended purpose or results in the desired outcome.