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Chapter 15: Chi-Square Tests

63

263)

(65

138.6

2 138.6)

(170

= 16.7502 + 12.1125 + 0.1081

+ 9.8374 + 7.1137 + 0.0635 = 45.9854.

We can compute this value by using the

Chi-Square Test for

Independence

workbook to verify the computations.

Figure 15-24

shows

the output from the workbook. Observe that the

test static value

corresponds to the calculated value.

Figure 15-24:

Workbook computations for

Example 15-6

Thus, we can write up the test as:

: The criterion (criteria) used in purchasing the smart phone is

(are) independent of gender.

: The criterion (criteria) used in purchasing the smart phone is

(are) dependent on gender.

.:

=

( )

= 45.9854

Click here for the Chi-Square Test for Independence Workbook