Findχα22andχ1-α22from Table IV, Appendix D, for each of the following:

a. n = 10, = .05

b. n = 20, = .05

c. n = 50, = .01

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a.19.0228, 2.70039

b.32.8523; 8.90655

c.79.49; 27.9907

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01

Defining the chi-square distribution

Chi-square distribution is a statistical distribution used for hypothesis testing The graphs of this distribution are dependent on the degrees of freedom. They also help in checking the goodness of fit and independence of variables.

02

Solving subpart a.

By referring to the chi-square distribution table, we have to compute the probability,

For n = 10, α = .05, the value is:

χα22=19.0228,χ1-α22=2.70039

Therefore, the answer is: 19.0228, 2.70039

03

Solving subpart b.

By referring to the chi-square distribution table, we have to compute the probability,

For n = 20, α= .05, the value is:

χα22=32.8523,χ1-α22=8.90655

Therefore, the answer is: 32.8523; 8.90655

04

Solving subpart c.

By referring to the chi-square distribution table, we have to compute the probability,

For n = 50, = .01, the value is:

χα22=79.49,χ1-α22=27.9907

Therefore, the answer is: 79.49; 27.9907

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