Question

The marginal total 4.293 is the relative frequency of females and the 35-plus age group compared with the total number of students expressed as a percentage. What does this percentage represent?

A) The percentage of females in the age group
B) The percentage of males in the age group
C) The percentage of students in the entire population
D) The percentage of students in the 35-plus age group

Answer 1

The percentage 4.293 signifies the relative frequency of females in the 35-plus age group compared to the total student population, representing their proportion within the entire student body.

Step-by-step explanation:

The percentage of 4.293 represents the relative frequency of females in the 35-plus age group when compared with the total number of students. This percentage indicates the proportion of all students that are female and in the 35-plus age group. It is calculated by taking the number of females in this age group, dividing it by the total number of students, and then expressing this fraction as a percentage. Thus, given the choices provided, the correct answer is C) The percentage of students in the entire population that are females within the 35-plus age group.