When Using the Chi- Square Hypothesis Test and the Observed

Multiple Choice

When using the chi- square hypothesis test and the observed frequencies are relatively close to the expected frequencies, which one of the following statements is true?

A) The scenario will result in a smaller chi- square statistic, which increases the likelihood that there is support for the null hypothesis.
B) The scenario will result in a larger chi- square statistic, which increases the likelihood that there is support for the alternative hypothesis.
C) The scenario will result in a larger chi- square statistic, which increases the likelihood that there is support for the null hypothesis.
D) The scenario will result in a smaller chi- square statistic, which increases the likelihood that there is support for the alternative hypothesis.