A chi-square test involves a set of counts called "expected counts." What are the expected counts?
A) Hypothetical counts that would occur if the alternative hypothesis were true.
B) Hypothetical counts that would occur if the null hypothesis were true.
C) The actual counts that did occur in the observed data.
D) The long-run counts that would be expected if the observed counts are representative.

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Expected counts in a chi-square test are hypothetical counts that would occur if the null hypothesis were true. They are calculated based on the assumption that there is no association between the variables being tested.

A Chi-Square Test Involves a Set of Counts Called "Expected