An Advocacy Group Is Investigating Whether Gender Has an Effect

question 22

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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