To determine which inference about the general population of teenagers is valid based on the survey results shown in the bar graph, we would need to analyze the actual data presented in that graph. However, since the specific details of the graph are not provided here, I can only guide you on how to evaluate each option:
A. More teenagers like gymnastics than water sports events. - This statement can be validated if the bar for gymnastics is taller than the bar for water sports.
B. Girls like track and field events more than boys. - This inference requires separate data on the preferences of girls and boys, which is not indicated in the provided information.
C. Boys like track and field events more than gymnastics and water sports events combined. - This also requires specific counts or percentages for boys’ preferences compared to the combined preferences for gymnastics and water sports.
D. More teenagers like water sports events than track and field events. - Similar to option A, this can be validated if the bar for water sports is taller than that for track and field.
Choose the inference that corresponds to the taller bar in the graph you are analyzing. If the graph shows clear data supporting one of these inferences based solely on overall preferences and not divided by gender, that would make the inference valid.
If you need more guidance, please provide more details or context from the bar graph.
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