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. It helps to analyze the relationship between the two 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 of interest, and find the intersection to see the frequency or count.

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What does the term 'frequency' mean in a two-way table?

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Frequency refers to the number of times a particular category or combination of categories occurs in the data set.

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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 data to easily compare and analyze the relationship between two categorical variables.

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How can you find the total number of observations in a two-way table?

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

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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 for each row or column, showing the total for each category.

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What does it mean if a two-way table shows a positive association?

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A positive association means that as one variable increases, the other variable also tends to increase.

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What does it mean if a two-way table shows a negative association?

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A negative association means that as one variable increases, the other variable tends to decrease.

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What does it mean if a two-way table shows no association?

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No association means that there is no predictable relationship between the two variables; changes in one do not affect the other.

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

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