How Does Yates's Continuity Correction Alter the Chi-Square Equation

question 19

Multiple Choice

How does Yates's continuity correction alter the chi-square equation?

• A) It deducts 0.5 from the observed minus expected result.
• B) It adds 0.5 to the observed minus expected result.
• C) It adds 1.5 to the observed minus expected result.
• D) It deducts 1.5 from the observed minus expected result.

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