In a chi-square procedure we test whether,"the frequencies in each category in the sample data
A)change in a consistent fashion."
B)have equal variances."
C)represent specific frequencies in the population."
D)represent the category means in the population."

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In a chi-square procedure, we test whether the observed frequencies in each category in the sample data represents specific frequencies in the population. This is done by comparing the observed frequencies in each category with the expected frequencies based on a theoretical distribution or hypothesis. The chi-square test is commonly used for testing the independence of two categorical variables, but can also be used for goodness-of-fit tests and other applications. The other choices (A, B, and D) do not accurately describe what is being tested in a chi-square procedure.

In a Chi-Square Procedure We Test Whether,"the Frequencies in Each