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                        was substantially more than 0.05, the usual α   regular cellphones were found to be statisti-
                        level. This second result indicates that using   cally the same (they could have easily occurred
                        hands-free equipment didn’t affect the chances   by chance under independence). Whether you
                        of a collision happening; the proportion of colli-  use a regular or hands-free cellphone, may this
                        sions using hands-free cellphones versus using   study be a lesson to you!


































































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