8A.39.b
Interpret relative frequencies in the context of categorical data (including joint, marginal, and conditional relative frequencies).
Example Problems
Here is a table giving the number of neighborhood adults by bike usage and helmet use:
Find the marginal distribution of bike usage in counts.
Rides bike =
| Helmet use | Rides bike | Does not ride bike |
|---|---|---|
| Always | 45 | 10 |
| Not always | 15 | 30 |
Find the marginal distribution of bike usage in counts.
Rides bike =
Here is a table giving the number of neighborhood adults by bike usage and helmet use:
Find the marginal distribution of bike usage in counts.
Does not ride bike =
| Helmet use | Rides bike | Does not ride bike |
|---|---|---|
| Always | 45 | 10 |
| Not always | 15 | 30 |
Find the marginal distribution of bike usage in counts.
Does not ride bike =
Here is a table classifying 360 employees by department and work location:
Find the marginal distribution of department in counts.
Sales =
| Department | Remote | On-site |
|---|---|---|
| Sales | 40 | 60 |
| Engineering | 85 | 55 |
| Support | 20 | 100 |
Find the marginal distribution of department in counts.
Sales =
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