Two-Way Table to Frequency Table
Include totals
Convert to marginal relative frequencies.
Convert to conditional relative frequencies for Juniors and Seniors.
P(A|J), P(A'|J), P(A|S) and P(A'|S).
Convert to conditional relative frequencies for attendance.
P(J|A), P(S|A), P(J|A') and P(S|A').
There are 16 juniors and 24 seniors on a debate team. Of those, 7 juniors and 19 seniors qualify for a state debate competition. Organize this information in a two-way table. Then find and interpret the marginal frequencies.
Convert to show marginal relative frequencies.
Convert to conditional relative frequencies for Juniors and Seniors.
More Ice Cream
The retail and service industries are another aspect of modern society where probability’s relevance can be seen. By studying data on their own service and their clientele, businesses can make informed decisions about how best to move forward in changing economies. Below is a table of data collected over a weekend at a local ice cream shop, Frankie’s Frozen Favorites. The table compares a customer’s flavor choice to their cone choice.
C = Chocolate
B = Butter Pecan
F = Fudge Ripple
CC = Cotton Candy
S = Sugar Cone
W = Waffle Cone
Complete the table to help you answer the questions.
By looking at the table and your calculations, would you say that there is a relationship between flavor and cone choice? Why or why not?
Same question...
Could you predict the cone choice from the flavor of ice cream?
Convert to conditional relative frequencies for if they qualified for the state competition.