In the given data, option (b) seems to be supported. Small companies had the highest response rate (125/200), suggesting they are more likely to respond compared to medium and large companies. Option (a) is not supported by the data, as the table does not provide information about the total number of companies. Options (c) and (d) are not accurate interpretations of the data. Option (e) is not directly supported by the data, as the response rates for medium and large companies are different.
The data suggests that small companies exhibit a higher response rate than their medium and large counterparts. The response rates are 62.5% for small companies, 40.5% for medium companies, and 20% for large companies. This discrepancy in response rates implies that smaller businesses are more likely to participate in the survey compared to medium and large businesses. However, it's important to note that the size of the companies in the survey is not indicative of their prevalence in the overall business landscape, as the data only provides information on the response rates within the surveyed sample.
Option (a) is not supported because the table doesn't provide information on the total number of small, medium, or large companies in the survey. Options (c) and (d) are not accurate conclusions to draw from the data. The data does not indicate an equal number of responses and non-responses, and it does not suggest any preference or dislike between small and large companies. Option (e) is not directly supported because the response rates for medium and large companies are different, but it does highlight the potential for comparing response rates between combined medium and large companies and small companies in future analysis.