The Following Table Presents the Numbers of Cucumber Seeds, by Brand

Multiple Choice

The following table presents the numbers of cucumber seeds, by brand, that germinated or failed to germinate 14 days after planting.

$$\begin{array} { c c c c c } \hline & \text { Brand A } & \text { Brand B } & \text { Brand C } & \text { Brand D } \\\hline \text { Germinated } & 44 & 33 & 35 & 31 \\\text { Failed to Germinate } & 10 & 9 & 2 & 17 \\\hline\end{array}$$ Can you conclude that the germination rate is related to the brand of seed? Use the $\alpha = 0.01$ level of Significance.

A) Reject H₀. It appears that the germination rates differ among the seed brands.
B) Do not reject H₀. There is insufficient evidence to conclude that the germination rate differs among the seed brands.