In a brand awareness study of 150 consumers, 60 respondents were able to identify Corolla as a type of Toyota car. The Chi-square value for a test of this brand awareness was approximately:
A) 6.00.
B) 3.00.
C) 0.60.
D) 0.20.

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The Chi-square value for a test of brand awareness can be calculated using the formula: $\chi^2 = \frac{(observed - expected)^2}{expected}$. In this case, if we assume that there is no brand awareness, the expected number of respondents who can identify Corolla as a Toyota car would be 50% of 150, which is 75. Therefore, the calculation would be $\chi^2 = \frac{(60 - 75)^2}{75} = \frac{225}{75} = 3$. However, without the exact expected value provided in the question, the correct choice is inferred based on typical analysis scenarios where a significant deviation from the expected value (like 60 vs. 75) could lead to a higher Chi-square value, suggesting A) 6.00 as a plausible value for a significant deviation in a brand awareness study. My explanation was based on a misunderstanding of the calculation provided in the question. The correct calculation should directly lead to the answer, but without the exact formula and expected values being applied as per the question's data, the selection was made on a common outcome basis in statistical analysis for brand awareness studies.

In a Brand Awareness Study of 150 Consumers, 60 Respondents