Exhibit 9-6

question 104

Multiple Choice

Exhibit 9-6.The Institute of Education Sciences measures the high school dropout rate as the percentage of 16- through 24-year-olds who are not enrolled in school and have not earned a high school credential.In 2009,the high school dropout rate was 8.1%.A polling company recently took a survey of 1000 people between the ages of 16 and 24 and found 6.5% of them are high school dropouts.The polling company would like to determine whether the dropout rate has decreased. Refer to Exhibit 9-6.At a 5% significance level,the decision is to ____________.

• A)Reject H₀;we can conclude that the high school dropout rate has decreased
• B)Reject H₀;we cannot conclude that the high school dropout rate has decreased
• C)Do not reject H₀;we can conclude that the high school dropout rate has decreased
• D)Do not reject H₀;we cannot conclude that the high school dropout rate has decreased

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Definitions:

Bank Managers

Individuals responsible for overseeing the daily operations of a bank branch, including managing staff, meeting financial targets, and ensuring customer satisfaction.

Age Discrimination

The unfair treatment of individuals based on their age, particularly in employment practices.

Mental Exhaustion

A state of extreme mental fatigue caused by prolonged cognitive activity, often resulting in reduced productivity and motivation.

Job Stress

The harmful physical and emotional responses that occur when the requirements of a job do not match the capabilities, resources, or needs of the worker.