2 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 calculate the total number of respondents in a two-way table?

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

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What is the probability of an event?

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The probability of an event is the number of favorable outcomes divided by the total number of possible outcomes.

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How do you find the probability of selecting a specific category from a two-way table?

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Divide the number of respondents in that category by the total number of respondents.

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What does it mean if a two-way table shows a higher frequency for one category?

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It indicates that more respondents preferred or belong to that category compared to others.

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What is the formula for calculating percentages from a two-way table?

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Percentage = (Number of respondents in the category / Total number of respondents) x 100.

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How can you identify missing values in a two-way table?

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By using the totals of rows and columns, you can deduce missing values through subtraction.

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What is the significance of the marginal totals in a two-way table?

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Marginal totals provide the sums of each row and column, helping to understand the overall distribution of data.

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How do you interpret the results of a two-way table?

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Interpretation involves analyzing the frequencies and probabilities to understand relationships between the two variables.

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What is a categorical variable?

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A categorical variable is a variable that can take on one of a limited, fixed number of possible values, assigning each individual or other unit of observation to a particular group.