10.8 CJ A local judge has been allowing some individuals convicted of “driving under the influence”

to work in a hospital emergency room as an alternative to fines, suspensions, and other penalties. A random sample of offenders has been drawn. Do participants in this program have lower rates of recidivism for this offence?

Status Recidivist? Participants Nonparticipants Totals Yes 60 123 183 No 55 108 163 Totals 115 231 346

a. Is there a statistically significant relationship between these variables?

b. Compute column percentages for the table to determine the pattern of the relationship.

Which group is more likely to be arrested again for driving under the influence?