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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CCSS.8.SP.A.4

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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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CCSS.8.SP.A.4

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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 row or column, indicating the overall count for that 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 variables, making it easier to analyze patterns and associations.

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CCSS.8.SP.A.4

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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 a row or column in a two-way table, showing the total count for that category.

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CCSS.8.SP.A.4

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How can you determine the least popular option from a two-way table?

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

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CCSS.8.SP.A.4

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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 the two variables in a two-way table.

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CCSS.8.SP.A.4

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What is a conditional frequency?

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A conditional frequency is the frequency of a category given a specific condition, often found by dividing a joint frequency by the total of the relevant row or column.

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CCSS.8.SP.A.4

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How do you calculate the total number of surveyed individuals from a two-way table?

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To calculate the total number of surveyed individuals, sum all the joint frequencies in the table.

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CCSS.6.SP.B.5A

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What does a positive association in a two-way table indicate?

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A positive association indicates that as one variable increases, the other variable tends to increase as well.

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CCSS.8.SP.A.4