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1. The conclusion of the test (alpha = 0.05) is that the: A) distribution is uni

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Question

1. The conclusion of the test (alpha = 0.05) is that the:

A) distribution is uniform

B) distribution is not uniform

C) test is inconclusive

D) none of these alternatives is correct

2. The hypothesis is to be tested at the 5% level of significance. The critical value from the table equals:

A) 5.99147

B) 9.34840

C) 7.37776

D) 7.81473

Please explain if possible and choose the correct letter. 1500 Points to best answer! Thank you!

When individuals in a sample of 150 were asked whether or not they supported capital punishment, the following information was obtained. We are interested in determining (alpha=.05) whether or not the opinions of the individuals (as to Yes, No, and No Opinion) are uniformly distributed. 1. The conclusion of the test (alpha = 0.05) is that the: A) distribution is uniform B) distribution is not uniform C) test is inconclusive D) none of these alternatives is correct 2. The hypothesis is to be tested at the 5% level of significance. The critical value from the table equals: A) 5.99147 B) 9.34840 C) 7.37776 D) 7.81473

Explanation / Answer

(1) The test hypothesis:

Ho:distribution is uniform (i.e. null hypothesis)

Ha:distribution is not uniform (i.e. alternative hypothesis)

observed expected O - E (O - E)