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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How do you read a two-way table?

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To read a two-way table, locate the row and column corresponding to the categories of interest, and find the intersection to see the frequency or count.

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

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The total row/column represents the sum of frequencies for each category, showing the overall count for that variable.

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How can you determine the most popular option in a two-way table?

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To determine the most popular option, compare the frequencies in the relevant row or column and identify the highest value.

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What is the purpose of using a two-way table?

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The purpose of using a two-way table is to organize and analyze data involving two categorical variables, making it easier to identify patterns and relationships.

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

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

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

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A marginal frequency is the total count for a single category, found in the total row or column of the table.

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

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A joint frequency is the count of occurrences for a specific combination of categories from both variables.

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How can you find the percentage of a category in a two-way table?

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To find the percentage of a category, divide the frequency of that category by the total number of respondents and multiply by 100.

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What does it mean if two variables are independent in a two-way table?

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If two variables are independent, the distribution of one variable does not affect the distribution of the other variable.