Math Dictionary / Two-Way Table
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.