The observed row and column marginals of a bivariate table are 22 and 40 respectively. What can be concluded about the total expected values for the rows and columns?
A) They must also be 22 and 40.
B) They must be greater than the observed frequencies.
C) They must be less than the observed frequencies.
D) They must be exactly half the value of the observed marginals.

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The total expected values for the rows and columns in a bivariate table must match the observed row and column marginals, which are 22 and 40, respectively.

The Observed Row and Column Marginals of a Bivariate Table