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Two-Way Table

A two-way table organizes categorical data using rows and columns.

StatisticsGrade 8Algebra 1GEDSATACT

What it means

It helps compare two categories at the same time.

Also called: contingency table

Examples

Rows can show grade level and columns can show activity choice
Inside cells show joint frequencies
Totals appear on the margins

Common mistake

Use the inside cell for a joint frequency, not the row or column total.

Try one

Question: Where are joint frequencies usually found in a two-way table?

Show answer

Inside the table cells.

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