Chi-square analysis should NOT be conducted when the expected or theoretical frequency in any of the cells is less than ________.
A) 1
B) 2
C) 5
D) 10
E) 25

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Chi-square analysis can be unreliable when there are expected frequencies less than 5 in any cell of the contingency table, so the minimum threshold is typically set at 5. Therefore, if the expected or theoretical frequency in any cell falls below 5, one should not use chi-square analysis.

Chi-Square Analysis Should NOT Be Conducted When the Expected or Theoretical