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 variables. It allows for the comparison of two categorical variables.

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How do you read a two-way table?

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To read a two-way table, locate the row and column that correspond to the categories you are interested in, and find the intersection to see the frequency or count.

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What does the total in a two-way table represent?

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The total in a two-way table represents the sum of all frequencies for a particular category or the overall total of all observations.

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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 show relationships between two categorical variables, making it easier to analyze and interpret.

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How can you find the number of people who bought only one item from a two-way table?

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To find the number of people who bought only one item, sum the frequencies of the rows or columns that represent single item purchases.

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

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A marginal total is the sum of the frequencies in a row or column, showing the total for that category.

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How do you calculate the difference between two categories in a two-way table?

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To calculate the difference, subtract the frequency of one category from the frequency of another category.

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What does it mean if a two-way table has a missing value?

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A missing value in a two-way table indicates that data for that specific category is not available or has not been recorded.

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How can you determine the most popular item from a two-way table?

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To determine the most popular item, look for the highest frequency in the relevant row or column of the two-way table.

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

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The intersection in a two-way table shows the frequency of occurrences for the specific combination of the two categorical variables.