A Research Company Frequently Monitors Trends in the Use of Social

question 23

Essay

A research company frequently monitors trends in the use of social media by American Adults. The results of one survey of 1846 randomly selected adults looked at social media use versus age group. The table summarizes the survey results.
$\quad\quad\quad\quad\quad\quad\quad\quad\quad\quad\quad\quad\quad\quad\quad\quad\quad\quad\text { Age Group }$
$\text { Uses Social Media }\begin{array}{|l|c|c|c|c|r|}\hline & 18-29 & 30-49 & 50-64 & 65+ & \text { Total } \\\hline \text { Yes } & 328 & 417 & 288 & 114 & \mathbf{1 1 4 7} \\\hline \text { No } & 67 & 125 & 265 & 242 & \mathbf{6 9 9} \\\hline \text { Total } & \mathbf{3 9 5} & \mathbf{5 4 2} & \mathbf{5 5 3} & \mathbf{3 5 6} & \mathbf{1 8 4 6} \\\hline\end{array}$

-Identify the variables and tell whether each is categorical or quantitative.

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Definitions:

False Rumors

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Unchaste

Referring to behavior that is morally impure or not conforming to societal standards of sexual propriety; often used in legal contexts concerning moral character.

Wrongful Interference

Illegal interruption or prevention of a lawful process or activity, often referring to the improper meddling in someone else's contractual or business relationships.

Contractual Relationship

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