Term: Chi-Square Test

Glossary Definition

Last Updated: 2007-10-31

Definition:

This is one of the tests used to measure how well a statistical model fits the data.

Related terms 

• Cochran-Armitage Test for Trend
• Gamma Distribution
• Goodness-of-Fit

References 

• Finlayson GS, Forget E, Ekuma O, Derksen S, Bond R, Martens P, De Coster C. Allocating Funds for Healthcare in Manitoba Regional Health Authorities: A First Step--Population-Based Funding. Manitoba Centre for Health Policy, 2007. [Report] [Summary] (View)

Term used in 

• Heaman M, Kingston D, Helewa M, Brownell M, Derksen S, Bogdanovic B, McGowan K, Bailly A. Perinatal Services and Outcomes in Manitoba. Winnipeg, MB: Manitoba Centre for Health Policy, 2012. [Report] [Summary] [Updates and Errata] (View)