Which of the Following Is Cited in the Book as the Primary

question 3

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is cited in the book as the primary factor influencing why engineering enrollments have fluctuated so greatly over the last few decades?

• A) Demand for engineers in U.S. industry
• B) Number of births in a given year
• C) Rigor found in engineering education
• D) Number of high school graduates in a given year

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