A researcher is interested in religious differences for immigration checkpoint experiences at airports. Polling a sample...

A researcher is interested in religious differences for immigration checkpoint experiences at airports. Polling a sample of 200 Muslims and 180 Christians, he finds that 54% of Muslims and 48% of Christians report having a negative experience. Is there a statistically significant difference between Muslims and Christians who report having a negative experience at airports (α=0.01)? Please be sure to include all steps of the test.

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