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.

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.