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Bivariate Categorical Data

Definition

Bivariate categorical data refers to two categorical variables collected from each individual or object in a dataset. It involves analyzing the relationship between two qualitative characteristics.

Analogy

Imagine you are comparing people's favorite ice cream flavors with their preferred toppings. Bivariate categorical data would involve looking at how different flavors relate to different toppings chosen by individuals.

Related terms

Contingency Table: A table used to display bivariate categorical data, showing how many individuals fall into each combination of categories.

Chi-Square Test for Independence: A statistical test used to determine if there is an association between two categorical variables.

Odds Ratio: A measure of association used in bivariate categorical data analysis, indicating the likelihood of an event occurring given exposure to certain conditions.

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