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Definition--Statistics and Probability Concepts--Marginal Frequencies
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Definition--Statistics and Probability Concepts--Marginal Frequencies

Marginal Frequencies

Marginal Frequencies

Topic

Statistics and Probability

Definition

Marginal frequencies are the totals of rows or columns in a contingency table, representing the sum of joint frequencies for each category.

Description

Marginal frequencies provide insight into the overall distribution of each variable in a dataset. They are crucial in fields like epidemiology, where understanding the marginal distribution of diseases can inform public health strategies. For students, comprehending marginal frequencies is essential for summarizing data and drawing conclusions about the prevalence of certain characteristics within a population.

Marginal Frequencies
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Common Core Standards CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.6.SP.B.4, CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.6.SP.A.2, CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.HSS.ID.A.1, CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.HSS.ID.A.2, CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.HSS.ID.A.3, CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.HSS.ID.A.4
Grade Range 8 - 12
Curriculum Nodes Algebra
    • Probability and Data Analysis
        • Data Analysis
Copyright Year 2020
Keywords statistics, probability, marginal frequency