Question

A chi-square test for homogeneity was conducted to investigate whether the four high schools in a school district have different absentee rates for each of four grade levels. The chi-square test statistic and p -value of the test were 19.02 and 0.025, respectively. Which of the following is the correct interpretation of the p -value in the context of the test?

Answer 1

Answer:

Assuming that each high school has the same absentee rate for each grade level, there is a 2.5 percent chance of finding a test statistic 19.02 or larger

Step-by-step explanation:

Just took the test and it was the right answer

Answer 2

Answer:

Option B. Assuming that each high school has the same absentee rate for each grade level, there is a 2.5 percent chance of finding a test statistic 19.02 or larger

Step-by-step explanation:

Since p value is probability of getting the sample statistic as or more extreme given null hypothesis is true

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