In assessing data that fell into two phenotypic classes, a geneticist observed values of 250:150. She decided to perform a x2 analysis by using the following two different null hypothesis. (a) the data fit a 3:1 ratio, and (b) the data fit a 1:1 ratio. Calculate the x2 values for each hypothesis. What can be concluded about each hypothesis?

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aaronq · Answer

whats a "x2 analysis"?

anonymous · Answer

x2 is chi squared in this context I believe.

anonymous · Answer

There is a chi squared equation. Just plug in numbers to that equation to get your answers.

aaronq · Answer

OH! haha true true