Two-Way Relative Frequency Tables

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What is a two-way relative frequency table?

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A two-way relative frequency table displays the relative frequencies of two categorical variables, showing how often each combination of categories occurs relative to the total.

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How do you calculate relative frequency?

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Relative frequency is calculated by dividing the frequency of a specific category by the total number of observations.

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What does the term 'relative frequency' mean?

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Relative frequency refers to the proportion of the total number of observations that fall into a particular category.

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What is the purpose of a two-way table?

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A two-way table helps to organize and analyze the relationship between two categorical variables.

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

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To find the percentage, divide the frequency of the specific category by the total frequency and multiply by 100.

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What is the total number of observations in a two-way table?

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The total number of observations is the sum of all frequencies in the table.

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If 30% of girls have blonde hair, what does this percentage represent?

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This percentage represents the relative frequency of girls with blonde hair compared to the total number of girls surveyed.

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

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You interpret the data by analyzing the relative frequencies to understand the relationship between the two variables.

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What is the significance of the total row and total column in a two-way table?

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The total row and total column provide the overall frequencies for each category, helping to calculate relative frequencies.

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How can you use a two-way table to answer survey questions?

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You can use a two-way table to find specific frequencies and calculate percentages to answer questions about the data.