In: Statistics and Probability
The age of distribution of the Canadian population and the age distribution of a random sample of 455 residents in the Indian community of Red Lake Village (Northwest Territories) are shown in the chart. Use a 5% level of significance to test the claim that the age distribution of the general Canadian population fits the age distribution of the residents of Red Lake Village.
Age (years) |
Percent of Canadian Population |
Observed Number in Red Lake Village |
under 5 |
7.2% |
47 |
5 to 14 |
13.6% |
75 |
15 to 64 |
67.1% |
288 |
65 and older |
12.1% |
45 |
What can you conclude?