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.

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Interpreting a two-way table

Use the data in the table to answer questions about the frequencies of specific combinations or totals.

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Checking a completed two-way table

Ensure that 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 (male/female) and preference (yes/no).

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Common errors in two-way tables

Forgetting to check totals or misplacing data in the wrong row or column.

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