Two-Way Tables Review #2

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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. It helps to analyze the relationship between the two variables.

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How do you calculate the total number of students surveyed from a two-way table?

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To find the total number of students surveyed, sum all the frequencies in the table.

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What does it mean to find the percent of a total in a two-way table?

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Finding the percent of a total involves dividing the frequency of a specific category by the total frequency and then multiplying by 100.

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If 44% of students eat breakfast, how do you find the number of students that represents this percentage?

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Multiply the total number of students by 0.44 (44%) to find the number of students who eat breakfast.

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What is the importance of identifying categories in a two-way table?

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Identifying categories helps in understanding the distribution of data and analyzing relationships between different groups.

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How can you determine the number of students who studied a specific language from a two-way table?

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Look for the row or column corresponding to that language and read the frequency value.

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What is the significance of totals in a two-way table?

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Totals provide a summary of the data, allowing for easier calculations of percentages and comparisons between categories.

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

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Interpretation involves analyzing the frequencies to understand trends, relationships, and patterns between the two variables.

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What is a frequency in the context of a two-way table?

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Frequency refers to the number of occurrences or counts of a particular category in the data set.

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How do you find the number of males surveyed if the total is missing?

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You can find the number of males by subtracting the number of females from the total number of students surveyed.