The two-way table below describes the attendance at a movie theater at various times of the day.Patrons at a Movie Theater on Thursday and Friday ThursdayFriday5 pm61827 pm1301589 pm7516211 pm4294Which statement best describes the relationship between the two variables?

Compare the relative frequencies for each time within the Thursday and Friday columns. For example, 7 pm accounts for 130/308 ≈ 42% of Thursday attendance, but 158/496 ≈ 32% of Friday attendance. Since the column relative frequencies differ, time of day and day of the week are associated. The correct choice is A: there is an association because the relative frequencies by column are different.

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