A Firm Has Been Accused of Engaging in Prejudicial Hiring

Essay

A firm has been accused of engaging in prejudicial hiring practices. According to the most recent census, the percentages of whites, blacks, and Asians in a certain community are 72%, 10%, and 18%, respectively. A random sample of 200 employees of the firm revealed that 165 were white, 14 were black, and 21 were Asian. Do the data provide sufficient evidence to conclude at the 5% level of significance that the firm has been engaged in prejudicial hiring practices? Justify your conclusion.