When conducting a chi-square test, the categories of your variable(s) must be _______.
A)mutually exclusive
B)dependent
C)less than five in total
D)more than three in total

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Categories of variables used in a chi-square test must be mutually exclusive, meaning each observation can only belong to one category. This is because the test is used to determine whether there is a significant association or difference between categories, and if categories overlap, it becomes difficult to interpret the results. The other options (B, C, D) are incorrect as they do not address the necessary property of mutually exclusive categories.

When Conducting a Chi-Square Test, the Categories of Your Variable(s)