The following table classifies an individual in two ways-by gender and by educational choice. What is this two-way classification called?
A) Goodness-of-fit test
B) Frequency table
C) No-load table
D) Contingency table

Question

The following table classifies an individual in two ways-by gender and by educational choice.  What is this two-way classification called?
A) Goodness-of-fit test 
B) Frequency table 
C) No-load table 
D) Contingency table

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The table is classifying individuals in two ways, by gender and by educational choice, creating a contingency table. A contingency table shows the relationship between two categorical variables and allows for analysis of how they are related or contingent on each other. Options A, B, and C do not accurately describe the purpose or function of the table.

The Following Table Classifies an Individual in Two Ways-By Gender