To display the effects of the X variable on the Y variable in a bivariate table when the independent variable has been arranged in the columns,compute percentages
A)within each column.
B)between each column.
C)within each row.
D)using N as the denominator.

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Computing percentages within each column (also known as column percentages) helps to show the relationship between the independent variable (X) and the dependent variable (Y) within each level of the independent variable. This allows for a clearer interpretation of the strength and direction of the relationship between the variables, as well as any patterns or trends that may be present. Computing percentages between columns (option B) would compare the independent variable levels to each other, rather than examining the relationship within each level. Computing percentages within each row (option C) would be appropriate if the independent variable was arranged in the rows, rather than the columns. Using N as the denominator (option D) would simply show the raw counts of participants for each level of the independent variable, without providing any information about the relationship between the variables.

To Display the Effects of the X Variable on the Y