The Yates Correction Factor for Continuity Is a Mathematical Correction

question 10

Multiple Choice

The Yates correction factor for continuity is a mathematical correction that is made to the chi-square formula when:

• A) the sample size is very large.
• B) the sample size is small.
• C) there are only four cells in the crosstabulation table.
• D) The observed frequencies in one or more cells is less than 5.

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Definitions:

Long-Day Plant

Plant that flowers when day length is longer than a critical length; e.g., wheat, barley, clover, and spinach.

Phytochrome

A plant pigment involved in regulating various processes like germination and flowering in response to light conditions.

Pollinate

The transfer of pollen from the male parts of a flower to the female parts of the same or another flower, leading to fertilization and the production of seeds.

Cytokinin

A class of plant hormones that promote cell division and growth, and affect various aspects of plant development including shoot and root growth.