In the Chi Square Test of Hypothesis, the Null Hypothesis

question 14

Multiple Choice

In the chi square test of hypothesis, the null hypothesis states that the variables are________.

• A) dependent.
• B) independent.
• C) causally related.
• D) non-random.

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