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30 The difference between the chi-square test for a 22 table and one for a larger table is
a) we must use a different formula.
b) a 22 is a goodness-of-fit chi-square.
c) you can"t handle a contingency table larger than a 23.
d) There is no difference other than the number of cells we include.

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