To Avoid Any Controversy Over a Chi-Square Analysis, Which of These

question 110

Multiple Choice

To avoid any controversy over a chi-square analysis, which of these is the recommendation for the minimum expected frequency per cell?

• A) no fewer than 10 observations
• B) no fewer than 5 observations in every cell
• C) no fewer than 10 observations in every cell or at least 10 times as many participants as cells in the design
• D) no fewer than 5 observations in every cell or at least 5 times as many participants as cells in the design

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Definitions:

Neuroscientific

Pertaining to neuroscience, the scientific study of the nervous system, its structure, function, development, genetics, biochemistry, physiology, pharmacology, and pathology.

Psychometric

Referring to the field of study concerned with the theory and technique of psychological measurement, which includes the development and application of tests to measure abilities, attitudes, and personality traits.

Causal Relationships

A connection between two events where one is understood to be directly responsible for causing the other.

Dependent Variable

In an experiment, the variable being tested and measured, expected to change as a result of manipulations of the independent variable.