4/26/24, 3:08 PM IB Mathematics AI SL Practice Exam - Chi-squared Test for Independence

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Question 1
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[Maximum mark: 6]

A group of adults who use either Mac or PC computers were surveyed. The results were recorded
according to their age group and are shown below.

(a) Write down the total number of computer users surveyed. [1]

A χ2 test was conducted at the 5% significance level.

(b) Write down the null hypothesis for this test. [1]

(c) Using your graphics display calculator, find the χ2 statistic. [2]

The critical value at the 5% significance level is 5.99.

(d) State the conclusion of this test. Give a reason for your answer. [2]

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Question 2
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[Maximum mark: 6]

A survey was conducted on a random sample of families who own cats. The cats were classified by breed
and by gender. Survey results for some of the breeds are shown in the following table.

(a) Write down the expected number of Female Persian cats. [2]

A χ2 -test was performed at the 5% significance level. It is used to determine whether breed preference is
independent of cat gender.

(b) Use your graphic display calculator to find the p-value for this test. [2]

(c) State whether breed preference is independent of cat gender. Provide [2]
a reason for your answer.

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Question 3
EASY

[Maximum mark: 6]

400 people were asked to select their preferred streaming service, among four options. The age bracket of
each person was recorded. The results of the survey are shown below.

A χ2 test is carried out at the 5% significance level with hypotheses:

H0 : the preferred streaming service is independent of age bracket

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H1 : the preferred streaming service is not independent of age bracket

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The χ critical value for this test is 16.9.

(a) Find the value of a. [1]

(b) Determine the number of degrees of freedom for this test. [1]

(c) Use your graphic display calculator to find the χ2 statistic for this test. [2]

(d) State the conclusion for this test. Justify your answer. [2]

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Question 4
MEDIUM

[Maximum mark: 6]

A survey was conducted among 1000 Australians and their preferred overseas holiday destination. The
purpose of the survey was to establish a relationship between the level of education and the preferred
holiday destination. The education levels and top five holiday destinations are shown in the following
tables.

Level of Education:

Preferred overseas holiday destination:

A χ2 -test was performed at the 5% significance level.

(a) Write down the null hypothesis. [1]

(b) Find the number of degrees of freedom. [2]

The critical value of this χ2 -test is 21.026.

(c) Use this information to write down the values of the χ2 statistic for which [1]
the null hypothesis is rejected.

From the travellers taking part in the survey, 580 have a Bachelor's degree and 671 recorded New
Zealand as their preferred destination.

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(d) Calculate the expected number of travellers who preferred New Zealand and [2]
have a Bachelor's degree.

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