Two-Way Tables

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What is a two-way table?

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A two-way table is a statistical table that displays the frequency distribution of two categorical variables, allowing for the analysis of the relationship between them.

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CCSS.8.SP.A.4

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How do you calculate the total number of observations in a two-way table?

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To calculate the total number of observations, sum all the frequencies in the table.

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CCSS.6.SP.B.5A

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What does each cell in a two-way table represent?

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Each cell in a two-way table represents the frequency count of occurrences for the combination of the two categorical variables.

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CCSS.8.SP.A.4

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What is the purpose of a two-way table?

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The purpose of a two-way table is to organize data to analyze the relationship between two categorical variables and to facilitate comparisons.

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CCSS.8.SP.A.4

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How can you determine the marginal totals in a two-way table?

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Marginal totals are found by summing the frequencies across each row and each column of the table.

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CCSS.8.SP.A.4

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What is a joint frequency in a two-way table?

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Joint frequency refers to the count of occurrences for a specific combination of the two categorical variables.

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CCSS.8.SP.A.4

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What is a marginal frequency in a two-way table?

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Marginal frequency is the total count of occurrences for one of the categorical variables, found by summing the joint frequencies in the corresponding row or column.

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CCSS.8.SP.A.4

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How can you identify the most popular category in a two-way table?

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To identify the most popular category, look for the highest joint frequency in the table.

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CCSS.8.SP.A.4

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What is the relationship between two categorical variables in a two-way table?

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The relationship can be analyzed by comparing joint frequencies and marginal frequencies to see if one variable influences the other.

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CCSS.8.SP.A.4

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How do you interpret the data in a two-way table?

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Data in a two-way table can be interpreted by examining the frequencies to understand patterns, trends, and relationships between the two variables.

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CCSS.8.SP.A.4