A Step-by-Step Introduction to Statistics for Business
Second Edition
Chapter 11: Chi-Squared (x2) Tests of Fit
Answers for all ‘Test Yourself’ questions from the book to check your performance and widen your overall understanding of the contents.
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- df = 5
- df = 9
- df = 28
- df = 1
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- χ2crit = 7.815
- χ2crit = 11.345
- χ2crit = 12.592
- χ2crit = 58.619
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- 3
- .05
- 5.991
- No, the results were not statistically significant.
- A researcher selects a sample of 40 people to investigate the relationship between brand preference (Brand A or Brand B) and gender (male or female). Of the 20 males in the sample, 5 prefer Brand A. Of the 20 females in the sample, 12 prefer Brand A. Based on the information in this scenario:
- 8.5
- 11.5
- 8
- 5