The Office of Records at a University Has Stated That

Essay

The office of records at a university has stated that the proportion of incoming female students who major in business has increased. A random sample of female students selected several years ago is compared with a random sample of female students selected this year. Results are summarized below. Has the proportion increased significantly? Test at α = .10. $$\begin{array} { l l l } & \text { Sample Size } & \text { No. Majoring in Business } \\\text { Previous sample } & 250 & 50 \\\text { Present sample } & 300 & 69\end{array}$$