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 variables. It allows for the comparison of two categorical variables.

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How do you calculate the percentage from a two-way table?

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To calculate the percentage, divide the frequency of the specific category by the total number of observations and multiply by 100.

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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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What is 'joint frequency' in a two-way table?

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Joint frequency is the count of occurrences for a specific combination of categories in a two-way table.

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How can you identify the most popular category in a two-way table?

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The most popular category can be identified by looking for the highest joint frequency in the table.

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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 relationships between two categorical variables.

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

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

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What is a conditional frequency in a two-way table?

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Conditional frequency is the frequency of a category given a specific condition, often calculated by dividing the joint frequency by the total of the row or column.

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

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Interpreting data involves analyzing the frequencies to understand relationships and trends between the two variables.

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

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The total row and column provide a summary of the data, showing overall counts for each category.