Last updated: March 2, 2026

Chi-Square Test for Independence

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The chi-square test compares observed frequencies with expected frequencies to determine whether there is a statistically significant difference. It is widely used in hypothesis testing for categorical data.

A larger chi-square value indicates a greater discrepancy between observed and expected values, suggesting the variables may not be independent.

Common use cases:

  • Testing independence between categorical variables
  • Goodness-of-fit testing
  • A/B testing in marketing

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