How do you calculate the expected frequency for one cell in a goodness-of-fit test? A)The expected frequency is equal to the proportion specified in H₀ for that cell. B)Use the total number of observations divided by the number of categories. C)Multiply the specified proportion for that cell (found in H₀)by the total sample size. D)None of these choices.

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In a goodness-of-fit test, the expected frequency for one cell can be calculated by multiplying the specified proportion for that cell (found in H₀) by the total sample size. Therefore, option C is the correct answer. Option A is incorrect as it only gives the proportion specified for that cell but not the expected frequency. Option B is incorrect as it gives an equal expected frequency for all cells which may not be the case. Option D is also incorrect as there is a specific method to calculate the expected frequency.

How Do You Calculate the Expected Frequency for One Cell