Given What You Know About Gender Differences in Educational Attainment

question 35

Multiple Choice

Given what you know about gender differences in educational attainment, which of the following scenarios is most likely?

• A) Jane is more likely than Bob to earn her bachelor's degree.
• B) Bob is more likely than Jane to earn his PhD.
• C) Jane is more likely than Bob to earn her PhD.
• D) Bob is more likely to attend a two-year college than Jane.

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