1 Explanatory Vs. Response variables Chat GPT Flashcards Set 1

Flashcards: Explanatory vs Response Variables (C–C Two-Way Tables)

Card 1
Q: In a two-way frequency table, which variable is considered explanatory?
A: The variable that you think explains or predicts differences in the other variable.

Card 2
Q: In a two-way frequency table, which variable is considered the response?
A: The variable that you think depends on or is affected by the explanatory variable.

Card 3
Q: If a table shows favorite ice cream flavor by age group, which is explanatory?
A: Age group.

Card 4
Q: If a table shows favorite ice cream flavor by age group, which is response?
A: Favorite ice cream flavor.

Card 5
Q: When analyzing a C–C table, which variable goes in the rows?
A: Usually the explanatory variable.

Card 6
Q: When analyzing a C–C table, which variable goes in the columns?
A: Usually the response variable.

Card 7
Q: Why is the explanatory variable chosen as the row variable?
A: To show how the categories of the explanatory variable affect the distribution of the response variable.

Card 8
Q: Why is the response variable chosen as the column variable?
A: To show the outcomes or responses for each category of the explanatory variable.

Card 9
Q: In a survey of pet ownership by gender, which is explanatory?
A: Gender.

Card 10
Q: In a survey of pet ownership by gender, which is response?
A: Type of pet owned.

Card 11
Q: If the table shows smoking status by lung cancer diagnosis, which is explanatory?
A: Smoking status.

Card 12
Q: If the table shows smoking status by lung cancer diagnosis, which is response?
A: Lung cancer diagnosis.

Card 13
Q: In a table showing college major by study method, which is explanatory?
A: College major.

Card 14
Q: In a table showing college major by study method, which is response?
A: Study method.