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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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What is a relative frequency table?

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A relative frequency table shows the proportion or percentage of observations within each category of a categorical variable, relative to the total number of observations.

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How do you calculate relative frequency?

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Relative frequency is calculated by dividing the frequency of a category by the total number of observations, often expressed as a percentage.

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What does it mean if a two-way table shows a high frequency in a particular cell?

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A high frequency in a cell indicates a strong association or preference between the two categorical variables represented in that cell.

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What is the purpose of using two-way tables in statistics?

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Two-way tables are used to analyze the relationship between two categorical variables, helping to identify patterns, trends, and associations.

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How can you determine the total number of observations from a two-way table?

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The total number of observations can be found by summing all the frequencies in the table.

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

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Marginal totals are the sums of the rows and columns in a two-way table, providing insights into the overall distribution of each variable.

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

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In a relative frequency table, the values represent the proportion of the total observations that fall into each category, allowing for comparison across categories.

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What is the difference between frequency and relative frequency?

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Frequency refers to the count of occurrences in a category, while relative frequency is the proportion of that count relative to the total number of observations.

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How can two-way tables help in making predictions?

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Two-way tables can help identify trends and relationships that can be used to make informed predictions about future observations.

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