To interpret the relative frequency table you provided, we can analyze the percentages to understand the distribution of pet ownership among third and fourth graders.
From the table:
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Third Graders:
- 16% have a pet.
- 19% do not have a pet.
- Total: 35% of the sample are third graders.
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Fourth Graders:
- 29% have a pet.
- 36% do not have a pet.
- Total: 65% of the sample are fourth graders.
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Overall:
- 45% of the total surveyed students have a pet.
- 55% do not have a pet.
Now, possible interpretations of the data could include statements like:
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More fourth graders have pets than third graders. (True based on the percentages - 29% of fourth graders have pets compared to 16% of third graders).
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Overall, a greater percentage of students do not have pets (55%) than those who do (45%). (True as well).
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Third graders constitute a smaller portion of the total population compared to fourth graders. (True - 35% are third graders, while 65% are fourth graders).
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The percentage of students with pets increases from third to fourth grade. (True since it goes from 16% to 29%).
Considering the interpretations, a correct statement could be:
"A higher percentage of fourth graders have pets compared to third graders."
If you have specific options, please provide them, and I can help determine which is correct based on the relative frequencies presented.