To find expected frequencies in a test of independence,
A) begin by assuming that the categories are independent
B) use predictions based on a theory
C) begin by assuming that the categories of events are related in some way
D) none of the other alternatives are correct.

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To find expected frequencies in a test of independence, such as the chi-square test, you begin by assuming that the categories are independent. This assumption allows you to calculate expected frequencies under the null hypothesis that there is no association between the categories.

To Find Expected Frequencies in a Test of Independence