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Chapter 1: Q. 1.2 (page 14)

Make a graph to display the marginal distribution. Describe what you see

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In the graph no huge difference of opinion is seen from both genders.

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01

Given Data set 

The data set which is given in page 12 is as follows;



Gender
OpinionsMaleFemaleTotal
Almost no chance9698194
Same chance with no probability426286712
50-50 chance6967201416
Good chance6637581421
Certain4865971083
Total236724594826
02

Interpretation of Graph 

From the above data graph can be developed as follows;

According to the above graph; it has been seen that male and female have no huge difference within their opinions .

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