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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CCSS.8.SP.A.4

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

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

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CCSS.8.SP.A.4

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What does the term 'marginal frequency' refer to in a two-way frequency table?

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Marginal frequency refers to the totals found in the margins of a two-way frequency table, representing the total counts for each category.

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CCSS.8.SP.A.4

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

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The purpose of a two-way frequency table is to summarize and analyze the relationship between two categorical variables.

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CCSS.8.SP.A.4

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

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The most common category can be identified by looking for the highest frequency count in the table.

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CCSS.8.SP.A.4

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

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Conditional frequency is the frequency of a category given a specific condition or category of the other variable.

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CCSS.8.SP.A.4

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How do you find the total number of observations in a two-way frequency 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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CCSS.8.SP.A.4

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What is the difference between joint frequency and marginal frequency?

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Joint frequency refers to the frequency of occurrences for a specific combination of categories, while marginal frequency refers to the total counts for each category.

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CCSS.8.SP.A.4

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How can two-way frequency tables help in making predictions?

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Two-way frequency tables can help in making predictions by showing patterns and relationships between variables, which can be used to infer future outcomes.

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CCSS.8.SP.A.4

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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 marginal frequencies, which summarize the overall counts for each category.

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CCSS.8.SP.A.4