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To find:the part of the percentage of females among the respondents.
Answer to Problem 28E
The percentage of females among the respondents is part of marginal distribution of gender.
Explanation of Solution
Given:
The data of national survey of adolescent health interviews of teens (males and females) is below:
Females | Males | Total | |
Almost No Chance | 119 | 103 | 222 |
Some chance, but probably not | 150 | 171 | 321 |
A 50-50 chance | 447 | 512 | 959 |
A good chance | 735 | 710 | 1445 |
Almost certain | 1174 | 756 | 1930 |
Total | 2625 | 2252 | 4877 |
Percentage of males or females | 53.82407218 | 46.17592782 |
Formula Used:
Calculation:
The data of national survey of adolescent health interviews of teens (males and females) is below:
Females | Males | Total | |
Almost No Chance | 119 | 103 | 222 |
Some chance, but probably not | 150 | 171 | 321 |
A 50-50 chance | 447 | 512 | 959 |
A good chance | 735 | 710 | 1445 |
Almost certain | 1174 | 756 | 1930 |
Total | 2625 | 2252 | 4877 |
Percentage of males or females | 53.82407218 | 46.17592782 |
The percentage of females among the respondents is part of marginal distribution of gender.
Conclusion:Thus, The correct option is (b).
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