Question 1

Which of the following is NOT true about nonparametric statistics?

Accepted Answer

A)   It is used when the assumption of normality of data is in violation
B)   It is somewhat equivalent to t tests when the data is nominal scale
C)   It is more favored than parametric statistics
D)   Chi-square is the most common form C

Question 2

How would the following Chi-square test results be interpreted: "χ2 = 2.9, df = 3, p > .05"?

Accepted Answer

A)   The null hypothesis should be rejected at the .05 level
B)   The null hypothesis should be accepted at the .05 level
C)   The relationship is significant B

Question 3

If you asked members of a random sample whether they planned to vote "yes" or "no" on an upcoming proposition, which statistical test would be appropriate?

Accepted Answer

A)   One-way Chi-square
B)   Two-way Chi-square
C)   A parametric test B

Question 4

If we were to ask a random sample of men and women seniors age 65 and above whether they do or don't regularly do aquatic aerobics for improving their health, which statistical test would be appropriate?

Accepted Answer

A)   One-way Chi-square
B)   Two-way Chi-square
C)   A parametric test

Question 5

To test differences among frequencies, researchers have the option of using a t Test or Chi-square.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 28: Chi-Square Test

Which of the following is NOT true about nonparametric statistics?

How would the following Chi-square test results be interpreted: "χ² = 2.9, df = 3, p > .05"?

If you asked members of a random sample whether they planned to vote "yes" or "no" on an upcoming proposition, which statistical test would be appropriate?

If we were to ask a random sample of men and women seniors age 65 and above whether they do or don't regularly do aquatic aerobics for improving their health, which statistical test would be appropriate?

To test differences among frequencies, researchers have the option of using a t Test or Chi-square.