When Using the Chi- Square Hypothesis Test and the Observed

question 3

Multiple Choice

When using the chi- square hypothesis test and the observed frequencies are relatively close to the expected frequencies, which one of the following statements is true?

• A)The scenario will result in a smaller chi- square statistic, which increases the likelihood that there is support for the null hypothesis.
• B)The scenario will result in a larger chi- square statistic, which increases the likelihood that there is support for the alternative hypothesis.
• C)The scenario will result in a larger chi- square statistic, which increases the likelihood that there is support for the null hypothesis.
• D)The scenario will result in a smaller chi- square statistic, which increases the likelihood that there is support for the alternative hypothesis.

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