Math Problem Statement

The image contains a genetics experiment involving fruit flies. The objective is to test if the observed frequencies of certain characteristics agree with expected proportions based on genetic principles, using a significance level of 0.05.

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extracted_textThe image contains a genetics experiment involving fruit flies. The objective is to test if the observed frequencies of certain characteristics agree with expected proportions based on genetic principles, using a significance level of 0.05. Here's a summary of the data and hypothesis testing steps described in the image:

Problem Overview:

  • Experiment: A high school biology class conducted genetics experiments with fruit flies, recording certain characteristics and their frequencies.
  • Goal: Use hypothesis testing to determine if the observed frequencies match the expected proportions based on genetic principles.

Data from the Table:

CharacteristicFrequencyExpected Proportion
Red Eye / Normal Wing439/16
Sepia Eye / Normal Wing163/16
Red Eye / Vestigial Wing163/16
Sepia Eye / Vestigial Wing54/16

Hypothesis Testing Steps:

  1. Null Hypothesis (H₀): The observed frequencies match the expected proportions (i.e., the data fits the genetic model).
  2. Alternative Hypothesis (H₁): The observed frequencies do not match the expected proportions (i.e., the data does not fit the genetic model).

You are asked to:

  1. Calculate the test statistic (likely a chi-square test statistic).
  2. Calculate the P-value.
  3. Draw a conclusion: If the P-value is less than 0.05, reject the null hypothesis.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Hypothesis Testing
Chi-Square Test
Genetic Proportions

Formulas

Chi-Square Test Formula: χ² = Σ ((O - E)² / E)
Expected Proportions: 9/16, 3/16, 3/16, 4/16

Theorems

Chi-Square Test of Goodness of Fit

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 10-12