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1) In 1-2 sentences describe the topic of the chi-square issue; 2) set up the null and alternative hypothesis; and 3) set up 3 categories (you may use more categories but not to exceed 7) in a chi-square application, each category with a real (or hypothetical) number of observed frequencies in the respective categories."

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In this solution chi square test for goodness of fit is described and an example is worked out.

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1. Even though, chi square distribution is used to test several statistical hypotheses, the most popular one is Chi-square test of goodness of fit. Suppose the theory suggests that a population is divided into various classes in a particular proportion. By using Chi-square test of goodness of fit we can test ...

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