Final #2

Graham examined the relationship between level of education and committing a crime to get money for drugs. Of the 300 inmates surveyed, 56% of inmates had less than a secondary school education and 32% had a secondary school education. Of the inmates with more than a secondary school education 70% were convicted on charges other than drugs. Of the inmates with less than a secondary school education, 62% were convicted of a crime to get money for drugs. Of the inmates 66% were convicted of crimes to get money for drugs.

1. Using the steps of hypothesis testing, determine if committing a crime is independent of education level using a 0.05 level of significance. (hint: remember observed values are whole numbers) Be sure to report your test statistic and p-value. (10 points)
2. Interpret your findings putting the information into context. (5 points)
3. What are two (2) plausible explanations for your results? (5 points)

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