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Section 6.12 Checklist

When running a Chi-Square test, have you:
  • [ ] Identified both variables as categorical (not numeric)?
  • [ ] Created a contingency table to summarize the counts?
  • [ ] Calculated expected counts to compare against observed values?
  • [ ] Verified that no expected counts are too small (all > 5 is ideal)?
  • [ ] Visualized your data (stacked/grouped bar charts)?
  • [ ] Interpreted the Chi-Square statistic, df, and p-value?
  • [ ] Calculated Cramer’s V to assess the strength of association?
  • [ ] Checked which cells contribute most using standardized residuals?
  • [ ] (Optional) Created a heatmap to visualize contributions or residuals?
  • [ ] Written a clear interpretation that answers your research question?