A chi-square goodness-of-fit test is to be performed to see if data fit the Poisson distribution. There are 8 categories, and λ must be estimated. Alpha is chosen to be 0.10. The critical (table) value of chi-square is ___.
A) 10.645
B) 12.017
C) 3.828
D) 16.812
E) 17.345

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The critical value of chi-square for a goodness-of-fit test with 8 categories and alpha = 0.10 is 10.645.

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