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Shortly after september 11th 2001, a researcher wanted to determine if the proportion of females that favored war with iraq was significantly different from the proportion of males that favored war with iraq. in a sample of 74 females, 30 favored war with iraq. in a sample of 52 males, 34 favored war with iraq

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To determine if the proportion of females and males favoring war with Iraq is significantly different, a hypothesis test can be conducted using the data collected.

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In this question, the researcher wanted to determine if the proportion of females that favored war with Iraq was significantly different from the proportion of males that favored war with Iraq. The researcher collected data from a sample of 74 females, of which 30 favored war with Iraq. They also collected data from a sample of 52 males, of which 34 favored war with Iraq. To determine if the proportion of females and males favoring war with Iraq is significantly different, a hypothesis test can be conducted using the data collected.

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Men unfortunately or fortunately tend to be more aggressive and a higher percentage lean toward war, even though they end up in the dangerous fray. 
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