A behavioral scientist investigated whether there is a significant difference in the percentages of men and women who purchase silver-colored cars. The scientist selected a random sample of 50 men and a random sample of 52 women who had recently purchased a new car. Of the men selected, 16 had purchased a silver-colored car. Of the women selected, 9 had purchased a silver-colored car. Which of the following is the most appropriate method for analyzing the results?     A two-sample zz-test for the difference in population proportions A A two-sample zz-test for the difference in sample proportions B A one-sample zz-test for a sample proportion C A one-sample zz-test for a population proportion D A one-sample zz-test for a difference in sample proportions

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A behavioral scientist investigated whether there is a significant difference in the percentages of men and women who purchase silver-colored cars. The scientist selected a random sample of 50 men and a random sample of 52 women who had recently purchased a new car. Of the men selected, 16 had purchased a silver-colored car. Of the women selected, 9 had purchased a silver-colored car. Which of the following is the most appropriate method for analyzing the results?

 
 
  • A two-sample zz-test for the difference in population proportions

    A
  • A two-sample zz-test for the difference in sample proportions

    B
  • A one-sample zz-test for a sample proportion

    C
  • A one-sample zz-test for a population proportion

    D
  • A one-sample zz-test for a difference in sample proportions

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