Chi-Squared Test

The chi-squared formula

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Worked calculation

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The null hypothesis

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Degrees of freedom

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Drawing a conclusion

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• Bbsogne ec rwtpmwv $=\mathbf{3}$
• Wahvkzuk pvwzz bl $p=0.05$ $=\mathbf{7.82}$

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Using probability ranges

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Interpreting larger chi-squared values

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