Consider the 3X2 Contingency Table Below

question 68

Multiple Choice

Consider the 3X2 contingency table below. At a significance level of .05,test H₀: the factors A and B are independent.

• A)Reject H₀
• B)Fail to reject H₀

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Definitions:

Pulmonary Fibrosis

Respiratory condition characterized by the buildup of connective tissue in the lungs; typically caused by inhalation of coal dust, silica, or asbestos.

Encapsulated Bacteria

Bacteria surrounded by a protective outer layer that helps them evade the immune system.

Lung Disease

A broad term for various conditions that impair lung function, including chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), asthma, and lung cancer.

Rheumatic Fever

An inflammatory disease that can develop as a complication of inadequately treated strep throat or scarlet fever, affecting the heart, joints, skin, and brain.