Prior to a recent gubernatorial election, a survey was conducted to determine whether there was a relationship between sexual gender and preference for the Democratic or Republican candidate. The following data were recorded. Assume the data will be analyzed with Chi-square. Using a = 0.05, c 2crit = _________.
A) 3.841
B) 5.412
C) 2.706
D) - 3.841

Question

Prior to a recent gubernatorial election, a survey was conducted to determine whether there was a relationship between sexual gender and preference for the Democratic or Republican candidate. The following data were recorded. Assume the data will be analyzed with Chi-square.  Using a = 0.05, c 2crit = _________.
A) 3.841 
B) 5.412 
C) 2.706 
D) - 3.841

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Using a chi-square distribution table with 1 degree of freedom and a significance level of 0.05, we find that the critical value is 3.841. Therefore, the answer is A.

Prior to a Recent Gubernatorial Election, a Survey Was Conducted