A Study Finds That a Simple Random Sample of 57

Multiple Choice

A study finds that a simple random sample of 57 butterflies captured in a given natural habitat is made up of 12 blue, 19 yellow, and 26 white butterflies. We want to know if this is significant evidence that blue, yellow, and white butterflies are not equally represented in the habitat's population of butterflies. Using appropriate technology at significance level alpha = 5%, what should you conclude?

A) There is significant evidence that the three butterfly colors are not equally represented in that habitat.
B) The data are consistent with an equal representation of the three butterfly colors in that habitat.
C) The data prove that the three butterfly colors are equally represented in that habitat.
D) We are unable to conclude anything because the test assumptions are not met.