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 variables. It allows for the comparison of two categorical 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 represents the sum of frequencies for each category, providing an overall count for that variable.

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How can you determine the least popular option in a two-way table?

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To determine the least popular option, compare the frequencies in the relevant row or column and identify the lowest value.

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

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

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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 frequencies in the table.

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

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A marginal frequency is the total count for a single category, found in the total row or column of the table.

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

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A joint frequency is the count of occurrences for a specific combination of categories, found at the intersection of a row and column.

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How can you find the number of students who like both options in a two-way table?

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To find the number of students who like both options, look at the joint frequency at the intersection of the relevant row and column.

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