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. It helps to analyze the relationship between the two variables.

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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 that correspond 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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How can you find the number of students who like a specific subject using a two-way table?

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You can find the number of students who like a specific subject by locating the relevant row or column in the two-way table and reading the corresponding frequency.

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CCSS.8.SP.A.4

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

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The purpose of using a two-way table is to summarize and analyze the relationship between two categorical variables, making it easier to interpret data.

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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 in a row or column, providing the total count for that category.

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CCSS.8.SP.A.4

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How do you calculate the percentage of a category in a two-way table?

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

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CCSS.8.SP.A.4

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

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

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CCSS.8.SP.A.4

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How can two-way tables help in making decisions?

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Two-way tables help in making decisions by providing a clear visual representation of data relationships, allowing for informed conclusions based on the observed frequencies.

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CCSS.8.SP.A.4

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What is the difference between a two-way table and a one-way table?

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A one-way table displays the frequency distribution of a single categorical variable, while a two-way table displays the relationship between two categorical variables.

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CCSS.8.SP.A.4