8.SP.A.4
Understand that patterns of association can also be seen in bivariate categorical data by displaying frequencies and relative frequencies in a two-way table. Construct and interpret a two-way table summarizing data on two categorical variables collected from the same subjects. Use relative frequencies calculated for rows or columns to describe possible association between the two variables.
Example Problems
A bookstore surveyed customers on preferred book format.
How many students prefer eBooks?
| Format | Hardcover | Paperback | eBook |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students | 20 | 35 | 45 |
| Adults | 50 | 40 | 10 |
How many students prefer eBooks?
An online retailer surveyed customers on device used for shopping by region.
How many South region customers used desktop?
| Region | Desktop | Mobile | Tablet |
|---|---|---|---|
| North | 80 | 120 | 20 |
| South | 70 | 110 | 20 |
How many South region customers used desktop?
A tech conference surveyed attendees on session interest by role.
How many developers are interested in networking?
| Role | Technical | Managerial | Networking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Developer | 80 | 20 | 30 |
| Executive | 10 | 50 | 40 |
How many developers are interested in networking?
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