A chi-square goodness-of-fit test shows that the frequencies observed equal those that were expected.Hence,the value of the test statistic is ______.
A) equal to 0
B) less than 0
C) small; less than the critical value but not necessarily equal to 0
D) large; greater than the critical value

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When the observed frequencies equal the expected frequencies, it means there is no significant difference between the observed and expected values. Therefore, the value of the test statistic is 0.

A Chi-Square Goodness-Of-Fit Test Shows That the Frequencies Observed Equal