In a survey, 15 high school students said they could drive and 15 said they could not. Out of 60 college students surveyed, 30 said they could drive. Micah concluded that knowing that a person is in college means they are more likely to drive. Is Micah’s conclusion correct? Explain.

Answer 1

To evaluate Micah’s conclusion about the driving abilities of high school versus college students based on the data provided, we need to analyze the figures given in the survey.

1. High School Students:

   • Total: 30 students (15 can drive, 15 cannot drive).
   • Percentage who can drive: 15/30 = 50%.

2. College Students:

   • Total: 60 students (30 can drive).
   • Percentage who can drive: 30/60 = 50%.

From the calculations:

• In both groups, the percentage of students who can drive is 50%.

Micah concluded that knowing a person is in college means they are more likely to drive. However, since the percentage of students who can drive is the same (50%) for both high school and college students, Micah's conclusion is not supported by the data.

There is no evidence from the survey presented that indicates that college students are more likely to drive than high school students, as the driving percentages for both groups are identical. Thus, Micah's conclusion is incorrect.