-Refer to Exhibit 13.1. The most appropriate way to calculate percentages in the above table to reflect cause and effect is by dividing
A) each of the entries by 100.
B) 45 and 55 by 100.
C) 42 and 58 by 100.
D) entries in the first row by 45 and those in the second row by 55.
E) entries in the first column by 42 and those in the second column by 58.

Question

-Refer to Exhibit 13.1. The most appropriate way to calculate percentages in the above table to reflect cause and effect is by dividing
A) each of the entries by 100. 
B) 45 and 55 by 100. 
C) 42 and 58 by 100. 
D) entries in the first row by 45 and those in the second row by 55. 
E) entries in the first column by 42 and those in the second column by 58.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Dividing the entries in the first row by 45 and those in the second row by 55 would give the percentage of each group that responded positively. This approach reflects cause and effect as it takes into account the size of each group and the percentage within that group that responded positively. Therefore, option D is the most appropriate way to calculate percentages in the table.