Smokers make up 17% of the US population, while 10% of the US population is left handed. In a sample of 70 people, 12 are smokers and 7 are left handed. Only one participant is a left handed smoker. Does handedness appear to influence people to become smokers? Support your answer mathematically.
Smokers make up 17% of the US population, while 10% of the US population is left handed. In a sample of 70 people, 12 are smokers and 7 are left handed. Only one participant is a left handed smoker. Does handedness appear to influence people to become smokers? Support your answer mathematically.
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Smokers make up 17% of the US population, while 10% of the US population is left handed. In a sample of 70 people, 12 are smokers and 7 are left handed. Only one participant is a left handed smoker. Does handedness appear to influence people to become smokers? Support your answer mathematically.
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