We sometimes combine two row or column categories in a chi-square test when the
A)observed frequencies are more than 5.
B)observed frequencies are less than 5.
C)expected frequencies are more than 5.
D)expected frequencies are less than 5.

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In a chi-square test, we combine categories when the expected frequencies are less than 5 to ensure the validity of the test by meeting the assumption of having adequate sample size in each category.

We Sometimes Combine Two Row or Column Categories in a Chi-Square