Question

For a test of the validity of astrology, two statisticians examined the reenlistment records of the United States Marine Corps. If Sun signs can predict strong personality traits, then those who reenlisted (____) distributed preferentially in those one or few signs that matched the personality of someone who loves being a Marine.

Answer 1

Statistical analysis of U.S. Marine Corps reenlistment records disproved astrology's predictability for personality traits, as sun sign distribution among reenlistees was random.

Step-by-step explanation:

In an effort to test the validity of astrology and its claims to predict personality traits, statisticians analyzed the reenlistment records of the United States Marine Corps. The assumption was if astrology held any predictive power, individuals with compatible sun signs to the traits attributed to a Marine would be more likely to reenlist, thereby showing a non-random distribution of sun signs among reenlisted personnel. However, statistical analysis revealed that the distribution of sun signs was random, offering no support for astrology as a determinant of occupational suitability or personality traits.