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:

  1. Calculate the row totals, column totals, and grand total.
  2. Use the formula for expected frequency: Expected Frequency=(Row Total×Column Total)Grand Total\text{Expected Frequency} = \frac{(\text{Row Total} \times \text{Column Total})}{\text{Grand Total}}

Given Data:

SpeedingNot SpeedingRow Totals
Ran red-light6284146
Did not run red-light312354
Column Totals93107200

Calculations:

  1. Grand Total = 200200
  2. Expected Frequencies:
    • For (Ran red-light, Speeding)(\text{Ran red-light, Speeding}): Expected=(146×93)200=67.89\text{Expected} = \frac{(146 \times 93)}{200} = 67.89
    • For (Ran red-light, Not Speeding)(\text{Ran red-light, Not Speeding}): Expected=(146×107)200=78.11\text{Expected} = \frac{(146 \times 107)}{200} = 78.11
    • For (Did not run red-light, Speeding)(\text{Did not run red-light, Speeding}): Expected=(54×93)200=25.11\text{Expected} = \frac{(54 \times 93)}{200} = 25.11
    • For (Did not run red-light, Not Speeding)(\text{Did not run red-light, Not Speeding}): Expected=(54×107)200=28.89\text{Expected} = \frac{(54 \times 107)}{200} = 28.89

Final Table:

SpeedingNot SpeedingRow Totals
Ran red-light67.8978.11146
Did not run red-light25.1128.8954
Column Totals93107200

Would you like me to proceed with further analysis to test for independence, such as conducting a chi-square test?


5 Related Questions:

  1. What is the formula for calculating expected frequencies in a contingency table?
  2. How do you interpret the results of a chi-square test for independence?
  3. Why is it important to test for independence between two events?
  4. Can you explain the conditions under which the chi-square test is valid?
  5. 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