A Simple Random Sample of 100 College Students Was Interviewed

question 114

Multiple Choice

A simple random sample of 100 college students was interviewed.They were asked what size pizza they usually ordered and what their favorite topping was.The results are presented below. What are the appropriate degrees of freedom for the chi-square statistic under the null hypothesis that there is no association between pizza size and pizza topping?

• A)3
• B)4
• C)6

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Definitions:

Fasting Blood Glucose

A measure of the sugar levels in blood after an individual has not eaten for a specific period, usually 8 hours, important for diagnosing diabetes.

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American Adults

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Type 2 Diabetes

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