Question

Chi square is used with nominal data, determine whether or not a significant difference exists between the observed number and expected number of cases falling into each category.

True/ False

Answer 1

Solution:

True.

In chi-square goodness of fit test , we test the hypothesis if observed frequencies are same as expected frequencies or not for any type of variable like nominal or ordinal or ratio.

For example, For testing colors of M&M's chocolates are equally distributed in each pack , we use Chi-square goodness of fit test.

Here colors of M&M's chocolates are just nominal or have just names.

Thus given statement is True.