How Do You Calculate the Expected Frequency for One Cell

question 114

Multiple Choice

How do you calculate the expected frequency for one cell in a goodness-of-fit test?

• A)The expected frequency is equal to the proportion specified in H₀ for that cell.
• B)Use the total number of observations divided by the number of categories.
• C)Multiply the specified proportion for that cell (found in H₀)by the total sample size.
• D)None of these choices.

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Definitions:

Glomerulus

A network of capillaries located at the beginning of a nephron in the kidney, where blood filtration takes place.

Collecting Duct

Duct within the kidney that receives fluid from several nephrons; the reabsorption of water occurs here.

Proximal Convoluted Tubule

Portion of a nephron following the glomerular capsule where tubular reabsorption of filtrate occurs.

Glomerular Filtrate

The fluid that is filtered from the blood through the glomeruli of the kidney during the formation of urine.