An advocacy group is investigating whether gender has an effect on job category in large investment firms. Given the results shown in the table below, which of the
Following statements is true about gender and job category? $$\begin{array} { | l | l | l | }
\hline \text { Job Category } & \text { Male } & \text { Female } \
\hline \text { Clerical / Technical } & 85 & 215 \
\hline \text { Professional Staff } & 720 & 480 \
\hline \text { Executive / Managerial } & 400 & 100 \
\hline
\end{array}$$
A) Gender and job category are independent.
B) Gender and job category are not independent.
C) Gender and job category are mutually exclusive.
D) Gender and job category are independent and mutually exclusive.
E) There is not sufficient information to determine whether gender and job category
Are independent or mutually exclusive.
IIA-1

Question

An advocacy group is investigating whether gender has an effect on job category in large investment firms. Given the results shown in the table below, which of the
Following statements is true about gender and job category? $$\begin{array} { | l | l | l | } 
\hline \text { Job Category } & \text { Male } & \text { Female } \
\hline \text { Clerical / Technical } & 85 & 215 \
\hline \text { Professional Staff } & 720 & 480 \
\hline \text { Executive / Managerial } & 400 & 100 \
\hline
\end{array}$$
A) Gender and job category are independent.
B) Gender and job category are not independent.
C) Gender and job category are mutually exclusive.
D) Gender and job category are independent and mutually exclusive.
E) There is not sufficient information to determine whether gender and job category
Are independent or mutually exclusive.
IIA-1

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Gender and job category are not independent because the number of males and females in each job category is not equal, indicating a potential gender bias in hiring and promotion practices. If gender and job category were truly independent, we would expect to see an equal distribution of males and females in each job category.

An Advocacy Group Is Investigating Whether Gender Has an Effect