A Chi-Square Test for Goodness of Fit Is Used to Examine

question 62

Multiple Choice

A chi-square test for goodness of fit is used to examine the distribution of individuals across four categories,and a chi-square test for independence is used to examine the distribution of individuals across six categories in a 2 X 3 matrix of categories.Which test has the larger value for df?​

• A)​The goodness of fit has the larger value.
• B)​The test for independence has the larger value.
• C)​Both tests have the same df value.
• D)​The df value depends on the sizes of the samples that are used.

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