The Rule of Five Requires That The

question 40

Multiple Choice

The rule of five requires that the:

• A)observed frequency for each cell must be at least 5.
• B)degrees of freedom for the test must be at least 5.
• C)expected frequency for each cell must be at least 5.
• D)difference between the observed and expected frequency for each cell must be at least 5.

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Definitions:

Approximately Normally Distributed

Refers to a data set or population that closely follows a normal distribution, characterized by a bell-shaped curve.

Z-score

A statistical measure that describes a value's relationship to the mean of a group of values, measured in terms of standard deviations from the mean.

Finite Population Correction

An adjustment made to the standard formula for calculating sample size and variance when the sample size is a significant fraction of the total population.

Non-normal Probability Distribution

Describes a distribution of data that does not follow the normal distribution pattern, showing skewness or kurtosis different from a bell-shaped curve.