Each observation in a random sample of 106 bicycle accidents resulting in death was classified according to the day of the week on which the accident occurred. Data consistent with information are given in the following table. Based on these data, is it reasonable to conclude that the proportion of accidents is not the same for all days of the week? Use ? = 0.05. (Round your answer to two decimal places.) Day of Week Frequency Sunday 17 Monday 13 Tuesday 13 Wednesday 17 Thursday 17 Friday 16 Saturday 13

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Each observation in a random sample of 106 bicycle accidents resulting in death was classified according to the day of the week on which the accident occurred. Data consistent with information are given in the following table. Based on these data, is it reasonable to conclude that the proportion of accidents is not the same for all days of the week? Use ? = 0.05. (Round your answer to two decimal places.)

Day of Week Frequency
Sunday 17
Monday 13
Tuesday 13
Wednesday 17
Thursday 17
Friday 16
Saturday 13


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P-value interval

p < 0.0010.001 ≤ p < 0.01     0.01 ≤ p < 0.050.05 ≤ p < 0.10p ≥ 0.10


The proportion of accidents is  ---Select--- the same  not the same for all days.

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