An advocacy group is investigating whether gender has an effect on job category in large investment firms. She surveyed a sample of firms with the results shown below.
The most appropriate display for these data is a $$\begin{array} { | l | l | l | }
\hline \text { Job Category } & \text { Male } & \text { Female } \
\hline \text { Clerical / Technical } & 85 & 215 \
\hline \text { Professional Staff } & 720 & 480 \
\hline \text { Executive / Managerial } & 400 & 100 \
\hline
\end{array}$$
A) histogram.
B) stem and leaf display.
C) boxplot.
D) segmented bar chart.
E) frequency table.

Question

An advocacy group is investigating whether gender has an effect on job category in large investment firms. She surveyed a sample of firms with the results shown below.
The most appropriate display for these data is a $$\begin{array} { | l | l | l | } 
\hline \text { Job Category } & \text { Male } & \text { Female } \
\hline \text { Clerical / Technical } & 85 & 215 \
\hline \text { Professional Staff } & 720 & 480 \
\hline \text { Executive / Managerial } & 400 & 100 \
\hline
\end{array}$$
A) histogram.
B) stem and leaf display.
C) boxplot.
D) segmented bar chart.
E) frequency table.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

A segmented bar chart would be the best choice as it allows for easy comparison between the different job categories and the proportion of males and females within each category. It also allows for easy visualization of any potential gender imbalances within each category.

An Advocacy Group Is Investigating Whether Gender Has an Effect