A director of a social service agency is planning to hire temporary
staff to assist with intake. In making plans, the director needs to
know whether there is any difference in the use of the agency at
different seasons of the year. Last year there were 28 new clients in
the winter, 33 in the spring, 16 in the summer, and 51 in the fall. On
the basis of last year?s data, should the director conclude that
season makes a difference?
(Use the .05 level.) Explain your answer to a person who has never
taken a course in statistics.