Question

if there is a positive correlation between salary and education, then based on the table shown, which of the following careers requires the most education?
average salaries of various careers, 2008 - 2009
veterinarian
personal trainer
accountant
paralegal
architect
photographer
pharmacist
secretary
surveyor
webmaster
source: exploring career information from the bureau of labor statistics
a. accountant
b. paralegal
c. photographer

Explanation:

Given a positive correlation between salary and education, the career with the highest average salary likely requires the most education. From the bar - chart, the Veterinarian has the highest average salary among the given options. But among the provided answer choices, the Accountant has a relatively high salary compared to Paralegal and Photographer.

Answer:

a. accountant