Chi-Squared Test for Independence
Definition
The Chi-Squared Test for Independence is used to determine if there is a relationship between two categorical variables in a population.
Analogy
Imagine you are conducting a survey to find out if there is any connection between people's favorite ice cream flavor and their preferred season. By using the Chi-Squared Test for Independence, you can analyze the data and see if these two variables are related or independent from each other.
Related terms
Contingency Table: A table that displays the frequency distribution of two categorical variables.
Expected Frequency: The frequency that would be expected under the assumption that there is no relationship between two variables.
Observed Frequency: The actual frequency observed in each category during data collection.
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