what is the value of the X2 test statistic? A. 3.75 B. 3 C. 5 D. 7.5

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The following table is obtained from a random sample of 30 absences.

You wish to test the claim that the absences occur on the five days with equal frequency. (That is Pi = 1/5; i = 1, 2, 3, 4, 5) what is the value of the X2 test statistic?

A. 3.75

B. 3

C. 5

D. 7.5

Day Mon Tue Wed Thur Fri
Number of Absent 7 3 4 10 6
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