Stacy is interested in determining whether there is a relation between one's year in school (i.e., freshman, sophomore, junior, or senior) and whether one is participating in on-campus activities. Which statistical test should Stacy use?
A) Independent t test
B) Chi-square
C) F test
D) Correlated t test

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A chi-square test is appropriate for analyzing the relationship between categorical variables, such as year in school and participation in on-campus activities. The other tests listed are more appropriate for analyzing differences between groups or comparing means.

Stacy Is Interested in Determining Whether There Is a Relation