Unemployment in 2012. In February 2012, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that the U. unemployment rate was 7.3% for men and 7.0% for women.

Unemployment in 2012. In February 2012, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that the U.S. unemployment rate was 7.3% for men and 7.0% for women. Would it be appropriate to do a two proportion z-test to determine whether the rates for men and women were significantly different (assuming we knew the total number of men and women)? Explain