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.
Which of the following statements is true about gender and job category?
A) A greater percentage of males are executives compared to females.
B) A greater percentage of females are executives compared to males.
C) Job category appears to be independent of gender.
D) A smaller percentage of females are clerical compared to males.
E) The segmented bar chart is not appropriate for these data.

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.
Which of the following statements is true about gender and job category? 
A) A greater percentage of males are executives compared to females. 
B) A greater percentage of females are executives compared to males. 
C) Job category appears to be independent of gender. 
D) A smaller percentage of females are clerical compared to males. 
E) The segmented bar chart is not appropriate for these data.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The chart clearly shows that a greater percentage of males (46%) are executives compared to females (38%). Therefore, A is the correct answer. B is incorrect as the chart shows the opposite. C is incorrect as the chart clearly shows a difference in job category based on gender. D is not supported by the data as the percentages for clerical jobs are very similar for males and females. E is not applicable as the segmented bar chart is an appropriate way to display these data.

An Advocacy Group Is Investigating Whether Gender Has an Effect