One-way table
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About this resource
A glossary of terms used in mathematics.
One-way table
A table for displaying category data for one variable in a data set that displays each category and its associated frequency or relative frequency.
Example
Students enrolled in an introductory statistics course at the University of Auckland were asked to complete an online questionnaire. One of the questions asked them to enter their ethnicity. They chose from the following list: Chinese, Indian, Korean, Māori, New Zealand European, Other European, Pacific, Other. The 727 responses are displayed on the one-way table below.
| Ethnicity | Chinese | Indian | Korean | Māori | NZ European | Other European | Pacific | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequency | 169 | 58 | 56 | 18 | 253 | 45 | 38 | 90 | 727 |
Curriculum achievement objectives references
Statistical investigation: Levels 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
Probability: Levels 3, 4, 5, 6
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