How to use the Cross Tabulation Generator.
Cross-tab percentages need an explicit denominator. Row, column and overall percentages answer different questions.
Make the workflow fit your task.
Choose the two categorical variables and the population included. Count every combination, then label whether percentages use row, column or overall totals. Show missing or excluded responses separately and avoid drawing strong conclusions from tiny cells.
- What you provide
- Categorical table and grouping fields.
- What you get
- Contingency table and percentages with denominators shown.
See the input and the result.
Illustrative input and output · a teaching example, not a live WebAct run
Example input
Group A has 6 yes and 4 no responses.
Completed example
Within group A, yes is 60% and no is 40%; label these as row percentages.
Load this input into the prompt, then copy it to WebAct to try the task. Your result may differ from the illustration.
Decisions and troubleshooting.
Which denominator should I use to compare answers within each group?
Row percentages work when groups form rows and you want each group's response distribution. State that convention in the table.
Why do rounded percentages add up to 99% or 101%?
Independent rounding can change displayed totals. Keep counts available and add a rounding note instead of altering observations.
Try it with your own source.
Replace the example with your material in the task prompt. Keep the requirements you need, then copy the task into WebAct.
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