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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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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What does the total row/column in a two-way table represent?

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The total row/column in a two-way table represents the sum of the frequencies for each category, showing the overall total for that variable.

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How can you find the number of males who are right-handed using a two-way table?

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Locate the row for 'Males' and the column for 'Right-Handed' in the two-way table, then read the value at their intersection.

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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 summarize and analyze the relationship between two categorical variables, making it easier to see patterns and trends.

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If a two-way table shows 63 right-handed males, what does this number represent?

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This number represents the count of males in the survey who identified as right-handed.

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

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To calculate the total number of respondents, sum all the values in the table, including totals for rows and columns.

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What information can you derive from a two-way table?

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You can derive counts, percentages, and relationships between the two categorical variables represented in the table.

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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 for a single category, found in the total row or column.

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How can you determine the number of females surveyed from a two-way table?

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Find the total in the row or column that corresponds to 'Females' to determine how many females were surveyed.