Math Problem Statement
OBSERVED Speeding Not speeding Ran red-light 62 84 Did not run red-light 31 23
Is there evidence running red lights and speeding are not independent events?
Enter the expected values. (to 2 decimal places) EXPECTED Speeding Not speeding Ran red-light ________ _________ Did not run red-light ________ _________
Solution
To determine if running red lights and speeding are not independent events, we need to calculate the expected frequencies for each cell based on the assumption of independence.
Steps:
- Calculate the row totals, column totals, and grand total.
- Use the formula for expected frequency:
Given Data:
Speeding | Not Speeding | Row Totals | |
---|---|---|---|
Ran red-light | 62 | 84 | 146 |
Did not run red-light | 31 | 23 | 54 |
Column Totals | 93 | 107 | 200 |
Calculations:
- Grand Total =
- Expected Frequencies:
- For :
- For :
- For :
- For :
Final Table:
Speeding | Not Speeding | Row Totals | |
---|---|---|---|
Ran red-light | 67.89 | 78.11 | 146 |
Did not run red-light | 25.11 | 28.89 | 54 |
Column Totals | 93 | 107 | 200 |
Would you like me to proceed with further analysis to test for independence, such as conducting a chi-square test?
5 Related Questions:
- What is the formula for calculating expected frequencies in a contingency table?
- How do you interpret the results of a chi-square test for independence?
- Why is it important to test for independence between two events?
- Can you explain the conditions under which the chi-square test is valid?
- What do row and column totals represent in a contingency table?
Tip:
When solving problems involving contingency tables, double-check totals to ensure calculations are consistent with the given data.
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Statistics
Contingency Tables
Independence of Events
Formulas
Expected Frequency = (Row Total × Column Total) / Grand Total
Theorems
Chi-Square Test of Independence
Suitable Grade Level
Grades 10-12
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