In a Chi-Squared Goodness-Of-Fit Test, If the Expected Frequencies $e _ { i }$

question 23

Multiple Choice

In a chi-squared goodness-of-fit test, if the expected frequencies $e _ { i }$ and the observed frequencies $f _ { i }$ were quite different, which of the following is the best conclusion?

• A) Null hypothesis is false, and reject Ho.
• B) Null hypothesis is true, and retain Ho.
• C) Alternative hypothesis is false, reject H_A.
• D) Chi-squared distribution is invalid, use t-distribution instead.

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