Suppose that a random sample of firms with impaired assets was classified according to whether discretionary write-downs of these assets were taken, and also according to whether there was evidence of subsequent merger or acquisition activity. Using the data in the accompanying table, test the null hypothesis of no association between these characteristics. Write-Down Merger or Acquisition Activity? Yes No Yes 32 48 No 25 57
Suppose that a random sample of firms with impaired assets was classified according to whether discretionary write-downs of these assets were taken, and also according to whether there was evidence of subsequent merger or acquisition activity. Using the data in the accompanying table, test the null hypothesis of no association between these characteristics. Write-Down Merger or Acquisition Activity? Yes No Yes 32 48 No 25 57
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Suppose that a random sample of firms with impaired assets was classified according to whether discretionary write-downs of these assets were taken, and also according to whether there was evidence of subsequent merger or acquisition activity. Using the data in the accompanying table, test the null hypothesis of no association between these characteristics.
Write-Down Merger or Acquisition Activity?
Yes No
Yes 32 48
No 25 57
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