Use the sample data below to answer the following question(s). Tests for adverse reactions to a new drug yielded the results given in the table. At the 0.05 significance level, test the claim that the treatment (drug or placebo) is independent of the reaction (whether or not headaches were experienced). Drug Placebo Headaches 15 7 No Headaches 83 91 Identify the null and alternative hypotheses.
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