Provude the example of chi test
Sure! Here's an example of how the chi-square test can be used:
Let's say we have a sample of 100 individuals, and we want to determine if there is a relationship between their gender and their preferred mode of transportation (car, bike, or public transportation). We survey the individuals and record their responses.
Here is the data we collect:
Gender: Female (F) or Male (M)
Preferred Mode of Transportation: Car (C), Bike (B), or Public Transportation (PT)
F M
C: 20 25 (total = 45)
B: 15 30 (total = 45)
PT: 10 10 (total = 20)
To perform the chi-square test, we first set up our null hypothesis (H0) and alternative hypothesis (Ha). In this case, our null hypothesis is that gender and preferred mode of transportation are independent, meaning that there is no relationship between them. Our alternative hypothesis is that there is a relationship between gender and preferred mode of transportation.
Next, we calculate the expected frequencies for each cell in the table assuming independence. To do this, we use the formula: Expected frequency = (row total * column total) / sample size.
Expected frequencies:
F M
C: 24.75 20.25
B: 24.75 20.25
PT: 9.5 10.5
Now, we can calculate the chi-square statistic using the formula: chi-square = Σ((observed frequency - expected frequency)^2) / expected frequency.
Calculating chi-square:
chi-square = [(20-24.75)^2/24.75] + [(25-20.25)^2/20.25] + [(15-24.75)^2/24.75] + [(30-20.25)^2/20.25] + [(10-9.5)^2/9.5] + [(10-10.5)^2/10.5]
chi-square = 0.565 + 1.383 + 2.571 + 4.148 + 0.053 + 0.048
chi-square = 8.768
Finally, we compare the calculated chi-square value to the critical chi-square value from the chi-square distribution table at a given significance level (e.g., α = 0.05). If the calculated value exceeds the critical value, we reject the null hypothesis. If the calculated value is less than the critical value, we fail to reject the null hypothesis.
Note: The critical chi-square value is determined by the degrees of freedom, which in this case is (number of rows - 1) * (number of columns - 1) = (2-1) * (3-1) = 1 * 2 = 2.
If the calculated chi-square value of 8.768 exceeds the critical chi-square value at α = 0.05 with 2 degrees of freedom, we can conclude that there is a significant relationship between gender and preferred mode of transportation.
Sure! Here's an example of how to perform a chi-square test:
Let's say we want to investigate whether there is a relationship between gender (male or female) and voting preference (Republican, Democrat, or Independent). We collect data from 200 individuals and obtain the following counts:
|| Republican || Democrat || Independent || Total
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Male || 50 || 60 || 30 || 140
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Female || 40 || 35 || 25 || 100
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Total || 90 || 95 || 55 || 240
To perform the chi-square test, we need to follow these steps:
Step 1: Set up hypotheses.
- Null hypothesis (H0): There is no relationship between gender and voting preference.
- Alternative hypothesis (Ha): There is a relationship between gender and voting preference.
Step 2: Set the significance level.
- Choose a significance level (alpha), such as 0.05, to determine the critical value for the chi-square statistic.
Step 3: Compute the test statistic.
- Calculate the expected frequencies for each cell under the assumption that there is no relationship between the variables.
- Calculate the chi-square statistic using the formula: X² = ∑ [ (Observed - Expected)² / Expected ]
Step 4: Determine the critical value.
- Look up the critical value for the given degrees of freedom (df) and significance level (alpha) in the chi-square distribution table.
Step 5: Compare the test statistic to the critical value.
- If the chi-square statistic is greater than the critical value, we reject the null hypothesis (H0) and conclude that there is a relationship between gender and voting preference.
- If the chi-square statistic is less than or equal to the critical value, we fail to reject the null hypothesis (H0) and conclude that there is no relationship between gender and voting preference.
That's how you would perform a chi-square test!
Sure! I can provide an example of a chi-squared test.
Let's imagine you want to investigate whether there is a relationship between gender (male or female) and smoking status (smoker or non-smoker) among a sample of 200 individuals. You collected the following data:
- 80 males were smokers
- 60 males were non-smokers
- 40 females were smokers
- 20 females were non-smokers
To determine if there is independence between gender and smoking status, you can use a chi-squared test.
Here's how you can calculate the chi-squared test statistic step-by-step:
Step 1: Set up hypotheses:
- Null hypothesis (H₀): There is no association between gender and smoking status.
- Alternative hypothesis (H₁): There is an association between gender and smoking status.
Step 2: Calculate the expected frequencies:
To calculate the expected frequencies, you multiply the row total by the column total and divide by the overall total. For example, the expected frequency for males who smoke is (80+40) * (80+60) / 200 = 72.
Here are the expected frequencies:
| Smokers | Non-Smokers | Total
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Males | 72 | 68 | 140
Females | 48 | 32 | 80
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Total | 120 | 100 | 200
Step 3: Calculate the chi-squared test statistic:
Now, we can calculate the chi-squared test statistic using the formula:
χ² = Σ ( (observed - expected)² / expected)
For each cell, calculate (observed - expected)² / expected, sum these values, and you will obtain the chi-squared test statistic.
Step 4: Determine the degrees of freedom and set the significance level:
In this example, the degrees of freedom are calculated as (number of rows - 1) * (number of columns - 1) = (2-1) * (2-1) = 1. Choose a significance level, such as 0.05.
Step 5: Compare the chi-squared test statistic to the critical value:
With the calculated chi-squared test statistic and degrees of freedom, you can compare it to the critical value in the chi-squared distribution table. If the calculated value exceeds the critical value, you reject the null hypothesis. Otherwise, you fail to reject it.
Step 6: Make a conclusion:
Based on the comparison, you can make a conclusion. If the chi-squared test statistic is greater than the critical value, you can conclude that there is evidence of an association between gender and smoking status.
Remember, the chi-squared test is just one statistical test among many, and its application depends on the specific research question or hypothesis you are investigating.