In a chi-square calculation involving 5 independent terms (that is, with df = 5),
there is a 5% probability that the result will be greater than 16.750.

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For a chi-square distribution with 5 degrees of freedom, the critical value at a 5% significance level (p = 0.05) is approximately 11.070. A result greater than 16.750 would have a lower probability than 5%, indicating it falls further into the tail of the distribution.

In a Chi-Square Calculation Involving 5 Independent Terms (That Is