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 comparison of the relationship between them.

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CCSS.8.SP.A.4

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How do you calculate relative frequency from a two-way table?

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Relative frequency is calculated by dividing the frequency of a specific category by the total frequency of all categories.

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CCSS.8.SP.A.4

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

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Marginal frequency refers to the totals found in the margins of a two-way table, representing the total counts for each category.

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CCSS.8.SP.A.4

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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 the relationship between two categorical variables and to facilitate comparison.

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CCSS.8.SP.A.4

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

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

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CCSS.8.SP.A.4

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What is the difference between joint frequency and marginal frequency?

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Joint frequency refers to the frequency count for a specific combination of categories, while marginal frequency refers to the total counts for each category.

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CCSS.8.SP.A.4

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

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To interpret data in a two-way table, analyze the frequencies and relative frequencies to understand the relationship between the two variables.

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CCSS.8.SP.A.4

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What is an example of a categorical variable?

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An example of a categorical variable is 'favorite sport,' which can include categories like soccer, basketball, and baseball.

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How can two-way tables help in making decisions?

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Two-way tables help in making decisions by providing a clear visual representation of data, allowing for easy comparison and analysis of relationships.

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CCSS.8.SP.A.4

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

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The grand total represents the overall count of all observations in the study, providing context for the frequencies of individual categories.

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CCSS.8.SP.A.4