Two Way Frequency Tables

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What is a two-way frequency table?

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A two-way frequency table is a statistical tool that displays the frequency of different outcomes in two categorical variables, allowing for the analysis of the relationship between them.

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How do you calculate relative frequency?

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

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What does it mean if a relative frequency is 15%?

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It means that 15 out of every 100 observations fall into that specific category.

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How can you find the total number of surveyed individuals from a two-way frequency table?

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Add all the frequencies in the table to find the total number of surveyed individuals.

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What is the purpose of using a two-way frequency table?

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The purpose is to summarize data and analyze the relationship between two categorical variables.

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What is the formula for calculating the percentage of a subgroup in a two-way frequency table?

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Percentage of a subgroup = (Frequency of the subgroup / Total frequency) x 100.

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If 73 females were surveyed, what does this indicate about the sample?

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It indicates that females made up a significant portion of the surveyed population.

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What does a relative frequency of 27.2% for instrument players not playing team sports imply?

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It implies that approximately 27 out of every 100 instrument players do not participate in team sports.

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How do you interpret a two-way frequency table?

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Interpretation involves analyzing the frequencies to understand the relationship between the two variables and identifying trends or patterns.

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What is the significance of the total row and column in a two-way frequency table?

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The total row and column provide the overall counts for each category, helping to understand the distribution of data.