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a. Compare the proportions of misconduct in these samples. Which proportion is higher, the proportion of misconduct for those who had three strikes or that for those who did not have three strikes? Explain.
b. Treat this as though it were a random sample, and determine whether those with three strikes tend to have more offenses than those who do not. Use a
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