Statistics, 3E

BONUSCHAPTER2

Chi-Square Tests

In This Chapter

• Performing a goodness-of-fit test with the chi-square distribution
• Using the goodness-of-fit test to check if a distribution follows a binomial probability distribution
• Using the goodness-of-fit test to check if a distribution follows a Poisson probability distribution
• Performing a test of independence with the chi-square distribution

In the previous chapters, we explored the wonderful world of hypothesis testing as we compared means and proportions of one, two, three, and more populations, making an educated conclusion about our initial claims. With that technique under our belt, we are now ready ...