Computer abuse by employees is an ongoing worry to businesses. A study revealed the data shown below. Research question: At α = .01, is the frequency of disciplinary action independent of the abuser's level of privilege? (Data are from Detmar W. Straub and William D. Nance, "Discovering and Disciplining Computer Abuse in Organizations," MIS Quarterly 14, no. 1 [March 1990], pp. 45­60.)

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Computer Abuse Incidents Cross-Tabulated by Privilege and Punishment Row Total 31 45 36 112 Not Disciplined Level of Privilege Low Medium Disciplined 20 42 High L Col Total 95 17