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[Solution Library] In a recent "downsizing" or "reduction in force" (RIF), a company terminated 94 employees. Federal and various state laws require that

Question: In a recent "downsizing" or "reduction in force" (RIF), a company terminated 94 employees. Federal and various state laws require that employees be treated equally regardless of their age. The table below summarizes relevant data for the company:

Over 40
Terminated No Yes Total
Yes 16 78 94
No 585 765 1350
Total 601 843 1444

Test the null hypothesis that termination (yes/no) and age (over 40/under 40) are independent

  1. Calculate the expected counts and enter them in the table above
  2. Calculate the X 2 statistic

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