Enter the joint relative frequency and the marginal relative frequency into the Calculator. The calculator will evaluate the Conditional Frequency. 

Conditional Frequency Formula

CF = JRF / MRF

Variables:

  • CF is the Conditional Frequency ()
  • JRF is the joint relative frequency
  • MRF is the marginal relative frequency

To calculate Conditional Frequency, divide the joint relative frequency by the marginal relative frequency.

How to Calculate Conditional Frequency?

The following steps outline how to calculate the Conditional Frequency.


  1. First, determine the joint relative frequency. 
  2. Next, determine the marginal relative frequency. 
  3. Next, gather the formula from above = CF = JRF / MRF.
  4. Finally, calculate the Conditional Frequency.
  5. After inserting the variables and calculating the result, check your answer with the calculator above.

Example Problem : 

Use the following variables as an example problem to test your knowledge.

joint relative frequency = 0.58

marginal relative frequency = 0.9

FAQs

What is Joint Relative Frequency?

Joint relative frequency refers to the ratio of the frequency of a particular combination of variables in relation to the total number of observations. It is used to understand the relationship between two categorical variables.

How is Marginal Relative Frequency different from Joint Relative Frequency?

Marginal relative frequency is the sum of the joint relative frequencies for a specific row or column in a contingency table, divided by the total number of observations. It provides insight into the overall distribution of one variable, disregarding the influence of other variables.

Why is Conditional Frequency important?

Conditional frequency helps in understanding the relationship between two variables by showing the frequency of one variable occurring, given the presence of another variable. It is crucial for statistical analysis and probability calculations, offering deeper insights into data.

Can Conditional Frequency be greater than 1?

No, conditional frequency cannot be greater than 1. Since it represents the probability of an event occurring given another event has already occurred, its value ranges from 0 to 1, where 1 indicates certainty.