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.

  1.  
    1. df = 5
    2. df = 9
    3. df = 28
    4. df = 1
  2.  
    1. χ2crit =  7.815
    2. χ2crit =  11.345
    3. χ2crit =  12.592
    4. χ2crit58.619
  3.  
    1. 3
    2. .05
    3. 5.991
    4. No, the results were not statistically significant.
  4. 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:
    1. 8.5
    2. 11.5
    3. 8
    4. 5