In the Goodness-Of-Fit Chi-Square Test,the Rule of Thumb That the Expected

question 89

Multiple Choice

In the goodness-of-fit chi-square test,the rule of thumb that the expected frequency for each category should be at least 5 exists because:

• A) the chi-square distribution is not symmetrical when the expected frequency of a category is less than 5.
• B) the test statistic for the chi-square distribution is based on the assumption that the expected frequency of each category is greater than 5.
• C) the chi-square distribution is negatively skewed when the expected frequency of a category is less than 5.
• D) the chi-square distribution is continuous while the counts on which the test statistic are based are discrete.
• E) the chi-square distribution is positively skewed when the expected frequency of a category is less than 5.

---

Definitions:

Forklift

A powered industrial vehicle used to lift and move materials over short distances.

Heavy Loads

Substantial physical or metaphorical burdens that are difficult to carry or manage.

Newly Adopted Pet

A recently acquired animal from a shelter, rescue, or other sources to be kept for companionship, protection, or service.

Family Leave

Authorized absence from work granted to employees for family-related matters, such as childbirth or illness, often protected by law.