CHISQ.TEST
The CHISQ.TEST
function in Google Sheets is a statistical tool used to test the independence of two categorical variables. By comparing the observed and expected frequencies of the variables, the CHISQ.TEST
function determines whether there is a significant association between them. Explore our detailed guide to understand how to use this function effectively.
Function Syntax and Parameters
Syntax: CHISQ.TEST(observed_range, expected_range)
Parameters:
observed_range
: The range of cells containing the observed frequencies or values.expected_range
: The range of cells containing the expected frequencies or values.
Step-by-Step Tutorial
- Calculating
CHISQ.TEST
with observed and expected frequencies:- Example: If
A1:A4
has the observed frequencies andB1:B4
has the expected frequencies, use=CHISQ.TEST(A1:A4, B1:B4)
.
- Example: If
Use Cases and Scenarios
- Market Research: Determine whether there is a significant relationship between gender and product preference.
- Quality Control: Assess the association between defective products and production shifts.
- Election Analysis: Test the independence of voting patterns across different demographic groups.
Related Functions
CHITEST
: Alternative name forCHISQ.TEST
function.