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The segmented bar graphs below depict data from the
NAAL (National Assessment of Adult Literacy) conduct-
ed in 2003.
ed in 2003.
(Source: Kutner, M., et al, Literacy in Everyday Life:
Results From the 2003 National Assessment of Adult Lit-
eracy (NCES 2007–480).U.S. Department of Education.
eracy (NCES 2007–480).U.S. Department of Education.
Washington, DC)
Does there appear to be a relationship between volunteer-
ism and literacy level?
ism and literacy level?
a) Yes, all three bars have the same number of segments.
b) Yes, because all three bars have the same height.
c) Yes, because the corresponding segments of the three
bars have different heights.
d) No, because the corresponding segments of the three
bars have different heights.
e) No, because the sums of the 3 proportions in each bar
are identical.
b) Yes, because all three bars have the same height.
c) Yes, because the corresponding segments of the three
bars have different heights.
d) No, because the corresponding segments of the three
bars have different heights.
e) No, because the sums of the 3 proportions in each bar
are identical.
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