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A Chi-Square random variable is defined as $Χ^2_{df} = \frac{( n - 1 ) s^2 }{σ^2}$.

I cannot find a source for this anywhere on the internet, and my textbook is of no help.

Does anyone know where this formula came from and why it makes up what we call the Chi-Square?

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