An Accountant Wants to Know If the Property Taxes Paid

question 93

Multiple Choice

An accountant wants to know if the property taxes paid by clients who live in the city are different from those who live in the county.The property taxes paid by five clients from the city (sample 1) and five clients from the county (sample 2) are shown below. Using the critical value approach and α = 0.05,the appropriate conclusion is ___________.

• A) reject the null hypothesis;we cannot conclude the median taxes paid in the city differs from the median taxes paid in the county
• B) do not reject the null hypothesis;conclude the median taxes paid in the city differs from the median taxes paid in the county
• C) reject the null hypothesis;conclude the median taxes paid in the city differs from the median taxes paid in the county
• D) do not reject the null hypothesis;we cannot conclude the median taxes paid in the city differs from the median taxes paid in the county

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Definitions:

Narcissism

A personality trait characterized by excessive self-love or selfishness, often at the expense of others' feelings.

Agreeableness

A personality trait characterized by qualities such as altruism, warmth, friendliness, and cooperativeness, often associated with positive social outcomes.

Neuroticism

A personality trait associated with experiencing negative emotions more frequently and intensely than average, including anxiety, depression, and irritability.

Impulsivity

A tendency to act on a whim, displaying behavior characterized by little or no forethought, reflection, or consideration of the consequences.