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443 Ewhrudjakpor, Christian
Table 2: Frequency Distribution by sex of the inhabitants Assessment of the impact of Oil Exploration on
Health of Host Communities
Variables No Frequency Yes Frequency No Total
Male 283 269 14 283
Female 217 164 53 217
Total 500 433 67 500
Table 3: Calculating the Chi-square statistic for the Frequency Distribution by Sex of the impact on inhabitants
Health of oil Exploration activities
Cells variables Fo Fe Fo-fe (fo-fe) 2 (Fo–Fe) 2
Fe
A 269 245.08 23.92 572.16 2.33
B 14 37.92 -23.92 -572.16 -15.09
C 164 187.92 -23.92 -572.16 -3.04
D 53 29.08 23.92 572.16 19.67
Total
X
500 500 3.87
2 = (1) 3.87, P < .05
The chi-square calculated using degree of freedom formula of (row- 1) (column –1) that is (2-
1)(2-1) = 1, is, 3.87. This is written statistically as (x 2 = 3.91, d.f =1, < .05). This result is greater than
the x 2 critical value of 3.84. Therefore this X 2 of 3.87 is significant.
Table 4: Assessment by Occupation of Impact of oil multinationals on Health of inhabitants Observed
frequencies in the Niger-Delta Region
Occupation No Response Yes Pattern No Total
Fishing 27 23 4 27
Farming 33 29 4 33
Trading 55 40 15 55
Hunting 23 18 5 23
Civil service 47 42 5 47
Oil company 72 51 21 72
Unemployed 210 210 - 210
Business 33 26 57 33
Total 500 439 61 500