M.A18.46

Summarize categorical data for two categories in two-way frequency tables. Interpret relative frequencies in the context of the data (including joint, marginal and conditional relative frequencies). Recognize possible associations and trends in the data.

Example Problems
Here is a table giving the number of neighborhood adults by bike usage and helmet use:
Helmet useRides bikeDoes not ride bike
Always4510
Not always1530


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:

Helmet useRides bikeDoes not ride bike
Always4510
Not always1530


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:
DepartmentRemoteOn-site
Sales4060
Engineering8555
Support20100


Find the
marginal distribution of department in counts.
Sales =
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