The Chi-Square Test Involves a Statistical Comparison Between Measured (Observed)and

question 42

Multiple Choice

The Chi-square test involves a statistical comparison between measured (observed) and predicted (expected) values.One generally determines degrees of freedom as ________.

• A) the number of categories being compared
• B) one less than the number of classes being compared
• C) one more than the number of classes being compared
• D) ten minus the sum of the two categories
• E) the sum of the two categories

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