Contingency Table
A table displaying frequencies of observations categorized by two categorical variables, organized in rows and columns with row and column totals, used to examine relationships between variables.
Real World
The Office for National Statistics uses contingency tables to display how employment status (employed, unemployed, inactive) breaks down across different age groups in the UK Labour Force Survey.
Exam Focus
When constructing a contingency table, verify row totals and column totals both sum to the grand total as a quick accuracy check.
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