Asked by Chanelle Nichuals on May 18, 2024

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From a sample of individuals the following percentages are reported:
- 75% of cat lovers prefer Brand 1 cola.
- 70% of dog lovers prefer Brand 1 cola.
- 55% of individuals that don't like cats or dogs prefer Brand 1 cola.
- 30% are cat lovers and 40% are dog lovers.
Create a contingency table with percentages describing the relationship between pet preference and cola preference.

Contingency Table

A data table that displays the frequency distribution of variables and is often used to assess the correlation between two categorical variables.

Pet Preference

An individual's choice or liking for a particular type of pet, such as dogs, cats, or other animals.

Cola Preference

An individual's or group's favored choice between different brands or types of cola, often studied in market research to understand consumer behavior.

  • Utilize understanding of contingency tables to elucidate the connections between two categorical variables.
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Mircka SuarezMay 21, 2024
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 Cat lover  Dog lover  Other  Total  Brand 1 Cola 22.5%28.0%16.5%67.0% Brand 2 Cola 7.5%12.0%13.5%33.0% Total 30.0%40.0%30.0%100%\begin{array} { | l | c | c | c | c | } \hline & \text { Cat lover } & \text { Dog lover } & \text { Other } & \text { Total } \\\hline \text { Brand 1 Cola } & 22.5 \% & 28.0 \% & 16.5 \% & 67.0 \% \\\hline \text { Brand 2 Cola } & 7.5 \% & 12.0 \% & 13.5 \% & 33.0 \% \\\hline \text { Total } & 30.0 \% & 40.0 \% & 30.0 \% & 100 \% \\\hline\end{array} Brand 1 Cola  Brand 2 Cola  Total  Cat lover 22.5%7.5%30.0% Dog lover 28.0%12.0%40.0% Other 16.5%13.5%30.0% Total 67.0%33.0%100%