The Share of College Degrees Earned by Women Was ____

question 666

Multiple Choice

The share of college degrees earned by women was ____ in 2010 compared to ____ in 1961.

• A) 50 percent; 50 percent
• B) 47 percent; 30 percent
• C) 57 percent; 39 percent
• D) 51 percent; 48 percent

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Definitions:

Sample Mean

The arithmetic average of a set of sample values, used as an estimate of the population mean.

Population Mean

The average value of a characteristic in the entire population of interest.

Unbiased Estimator

A statistic used to estimate a population parameter that is expected to be equal to the true parameter value on average.

Larger Sample Sizes

Referring to the use of a greater number of observations in a study, which can enhance the reliability and precision of statistical estimates.