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Chapter 6: Categorical Data
Summary
The topics covered in this chapter can be investigated through
Technology
Bar graphs
Tables
Again, care should always be taken when computing these measures. Also,
care should be taken when using the technology. With regards to the
technology, the results will depend on the routine coded into the technology.
Care should always be taken when interpreting the marginal and conditional
distributions that are associated with contingency tables. Care should also be
taken when interpreting bar charts for contingency tables. One should be
clear whether there is an association between variables in a contingency table
by interpreting the conditional distributions appropriately.