Marginal Relative Frequencies

Definition

Marginal relative frequencies refer to the proportion or percentage of a specific category in relation to the total number of observations. It shows the distribution of one categorical variable independently.

Related terms

Joint Relative Frequencies: The proportion or percentage of two categories occurring together out of the total number of observations.

Conditional Relative Frequencies: The proportion or percentage of one category given another category, calculated by dividing joint relative frequencies by marginal relative frequencies.

Two-Way Tables: A table that displays data for two categorical variables, showing their joint and marginal relative frequencies.