A contingency table has 5 rows and 4 columns. What are the degrees of freedom?
A) 20
B) 12
C) 16
D) 15

Name: A contingency table has 5 rows and 4 columns. What are the degrees of freedom? A) 20 B) 12 C) 16 D) 15
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The degrees of freedom for a contingency table can be calculated using the formula (number of rows - 1) x (number of columns - 1). Plugging in the given values, we get (5-1) x (4-1) = 4 x 3 = 12, which is option B.

A Contingency Table Has 5 Rows and 4 Columns