Two Way Tables Flashcards

GCSE Mathematics (Edexcel) 1MA1

Two-way table

A table used to organise data into two categories, showing the frequency of each combination of categories.

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Two-way table

A table used to organise data into two categories, showing the frequency of each combination of categories.

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Purpose of a two-way table

To summarise and display data for two variables, making it easier to interpret relationships and totals.

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Row total

The sum of all frequencies in a row of a two-way table.

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Column total

The sum of all frequencies in a column of a two-way table.

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Grand total

The total of all frequencies in a two-way table, found by adding all row or column totals.

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How to complete a two-way table

Use the given data to fill in missing values by subtracting from row, column, or grand totals as needed.

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Interpreting a two-way table

Read across rows and down columns to find the frequency of specific combinations of categories.

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Checking a completed two-way table

Ensure all row and column totals add up correctly to the grand total.

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Example of two-way table categories

Categories could include 'Gender' (rows) and 'Favourite Subject' (columns).

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Common errors with two-way tables

Forgetting to check totals or misinterpreting the categories when filling in or reading the table.

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