Question

What is meant by the term observed frequencies (O)?

a. The frequencies found in the population
b. The frequencies that are hypothesized for the population being examined
c. The frequencies calculated from the null hypothesis
d. The frequencies found in the sample

Answer 1

• The term observed frequencies are found in the sample.

Hence, option 'd' is correct.

Explanation:

Unlike the expected frequency which is obtained based on prediction, the observed frequency is the actual frequency that is determined from the experiment.

Therefore, we conclude that

• The term observed frequencies are found in the sample.

Hence, option 'd' is correct.