What Is Our Decision Regarding the Differences Between the Observed

question 125

Multiple Choice

What is our decision regarding the differences between the observed and expected frequencies if the critical value of chi-square is 9.488 and the computed value is 6.079?

• A) Due to chance; do not reject the null hypothesis.
• B) Not due to chance; reject the null hypothesis.
• C) Not due to chance; do not reject the alternate hypothesis.
• D) Too close; reserve judgment.

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Definitions:

Direct Planning Assumptions

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