The following table shows the approximate number of males of Hispanic origin employed in the U.S. in 2005, broken down by age group. In what age interval does the empirical rule predict that 68 percent of all male Hispanic workers will fall Please round answers to the nearest year. $$\begin{array} { | c | c | c | c | }
\hline \text { Age } & 15 - 24.9 & 25 - 54.9 & 55 - 64.9 \
\hline \begin{array} { c }
\text { Employment } \
\text { (thousands) }
\end{array} & 16,000 & 13,000 & 1,600 \
\hline
\end{array}$$
A)31 - 42
B) 19 - 31
C) 19 - 42
D) 12 - 31
E) 12 - 42

Question

The following table shows the approximate number of males of Hispanic origin employed in the U.S. in 2005, broken down by age group. In what age interval does the empirical rule predict that 68 percent of all male Hispanic workers will fall  Please round answers to the nearest year. $$\begin{array} { | c | c | c | c | } 
\hline \text { Age } & 15 - 24.9 & 25 - 54.9 & 55 - 64.9 \
\hline \begin{array} { c } 
\text { Employment } \
\text { (thousands) }
\end{array} & 16,000 & 13,000 & 1,600 \
\hline
\end{array}$$   
A)31 - 42
B) 19 - 31
C) 19 - 42
D) 12 - 31
E) 12 - 42

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The empirical rule, or 68-95-99.7 rule, applies to normal distributions and states that approximately 68% of the data falls within one standard deviation of the mean. However, the data provided does not directly allow for the application of the empirical rule as it is categorical and not a normal distribution of a single variable like height or weight. The question seems to be incorrectly framed for the application of the empirical rule. The correct choice is made based on the assumption that the question intends to ask within which age range the majority (or a significant portion) of the workers fall, which is 25 - 54.9, covering the broadest age range and likely the largest portion of the workforce. However, without specific mean and standard deviation values, applying the empirical rule precisely is not feasible. The choice is based on interpreting the question's intent rather than strict statistical application.

The Following Table Shows the Approximate Number of Males of Hispanic