Question

The table below is comparing level of education achieved to the rate of unemployment and the median weekly earnings in 2008. Based on the information provided, the unemployment rate decreases the most when moving between which two consecutive educational levels?

Two graphs connected by level of education are shown. First graph is titled Unemployment rate in 2008. Doctoral degree, 2; professional degree, 1.7; master's degree, 2.4; bachelor's degree, 2.8; associate degree, 3.7; some college, no degree, 5.1; high school graduate, 5.7; less than high school diploma, 9. Second graph is titled Median weekly earning in 2008. Doctoral degree, 1,555 dollars; professional degree, 1,522 dollars; master's degree, 1,228 dollars; bachelor's degree, 978 dollars; associate degree, 736 dollars; some college, no degree, 645 dollars; high school graduate, 591 dollars; less than a high school diploma, 426 dollars.
a.
“Less than high school” and “High School Graduate”

b.
“High school graduate” and “Some college, no degree”

c.
“Associate degree” and “Bachelor’s degree”

d.
“Professional degree” and “Doctoral degree”

Answer 1

The unemployment rate decreases the most between the "High school graduate" and "Some college, no degree" educational levels.

Step-by-step explanation:

The unemployment rate decreases the most when moving between the "High school graduate" and "Some college, no degree" educational levels.

In the given table, the unemployment rate decreases from 5.7% for high school graduates to 5.1% for individuals with some college but no degree. This difference of 0.6% represents the largest decrease in unemployment between consecutive educational levels.

Therefore, the correct answer is option b, "High school graduate" and "Some college, no degree".

Answer 2

Answer: A

Step-by-step explanation: