A Researcher Calculates a Chi-Square Test Statistic of 8

question 70

Multiple Choice

A researcher calculates a chi-square test statistic of 8.56.At a = .05 and n = 3,the critical value of the chi-square statistic is 7.81.What is the appropriate statistical conclusion?

• A)Reject the null hypothesis.
• B)Can't determine;not enough information given.
• C)Fail to reject the null hypothesis.
• D)Reject the alternative hypothesis.
• E)Conclude that the null hypothesis is true.

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