Use the data in the table to test the claim that occupation is independent of wh

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Use the data in the table to test the claim that occupation is independent of whether the cause of death was homicide. Does any particular occupation appear to be most prone to homicides? If so, which one?

PolicePolice

CashiersCashiers

Taxi Drivers

Guards

HomicideHomicide

23

86

28

38

Cause of death other than homicideCause of death other than homicide

78

83

99

59

Which particular occupation appears to be the most prone to homicides?

A.

Taxi drivers are the most prone to homicides.Taxi drivers are the most prone to homicides.

B.

Cashiers are the most prone to homicides.Cashiers are the most prone to homicides.

C.

No particular occupation appears to be the most prone to homicides.No particular occupation appears to be the most prone to homicides.

D.

Police are the most prone to homicides.Police are the most prone to homicides.

E.

Guards are most prone to homicides.Guards are most prone to homicides.

Explanation / Answer

As we can see from the table, in case of Cashiers, the proportion of deaths due to homicides is much more than compared to rest of the occupations. Hence,

Cashiers are the most prone to homicides.

Option B is correct.

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