Question 8
The BS program coordinators wanted to understand the difficulty level of the BA course. Hence, past learners of the BA course were asked to give a rating (on a scale of 1 to 5, 1 meaning “least difficult” and 5 implying “most difficult”). A total of 200 students (100 male and 100 female) were approached for the survey and the result of the same is provided in Table-2. Given this data, answer the sub-questions.
| Level of Difficulty for BA Course | Number of “Male Students” who opted for the level | Number of “Female Students” who opted for the level |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 15 | 30 |
| 2 | 10 | 10 |
| 3 | 20 | 15 |
| 4 | 40 | 20 |
| 5 | 15 | 25 |
Table-2
If the aim is to find if the difficulty level is independent of gender, then what is the value for the test statistic? (Enter your answer in decimals rounded to two decimal places. Eg: If your answer is 10.256, then enter it as 10.26*)*