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torybrooks

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Identify the variables and tell whether each is categorical or quantitative.
 
  What will be an ideal response?

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Do you think the breed selection is independent of gender? Give statistical evidence to support your conclusion.
 
  In order to plan transportation and parking needs at a private high school, administrators asked students how they get to school. Some rode a school bus, some rode in with parents or friends, and others used personal transportation  bikes, skateboards, or just walked. The table summarizes the responses from boys and girls.
   Male Female Total
  Bus 30 34 64
  Ride 37 45 82
  Personal 19 23 42
  Total 86 102 188



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Answer to Question 1

Gender and mode of transportation, both categorical.

Answer to Question 2

The breed selection does not appear to be independent of gender. Overall, 56 of the respondents were females, but females were over-represented among those who favored Golden Retrievers (64) and Dalmatians (62), yet a much lower percentage (47) among those who chose Labradors.



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Both answers were spot on, thank you once again




 

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