An Advocacy Group Is Investigating Whether Gender Has an Effect

question 42

Multiple Choice

An advocacy group is investigating whether gender has an effect on job category
In large investment firms. She surveyed a sample of firms with the results shown below.
Which of the following statements is true about gender and job category?

• A) A greater percentage of males are executives compared to females.
• B) A greater percentage of females are executives compared to males.
• C) Job category appears to be independent of gender.
• D) A smaller percentage of females are clerical compared to males.
• E) The segmented bar chart is not appropriate for these data.

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Definitions:

ANOVA

Stands for Analysis of Variance, a statistical method used to test differences between two or more means.

Dependent Variables

Variables in an experiment that are expected to change as a result of manipulations to the independent variable.

Independent Variables

Variables that are manipulated or selected by the researcher to determine their effect on the dependent variable.

MANOVA

Multivariate Analysis of Variance, a statistical test that assesses for differences in multiple dependent variables across one or more factor levels.