Question

relative frequency table by row
vanilla chocolate total
boys 37.6% 62.4% 100%
girls 72.5% 27.5% 100%
what conclusion can be drawn using the relative frequencies in the table?
○ there is no association between the variables.
○ a girl in this class is most likely to prefer chocolate.
○ a boy in this class is most likely to prefer vanilla..
○ a boy in this class is most likely to prefer chocolate.

Explanation:

1. Compare boys' preferences: 62.4% (chocolate) > 37.6% (vanilla), so boys favor chocolate.
2. Compare girls' preferences: 72.5% (vanilla) > 27.5% (chocolate), so girls favor vanilla.
3. Since preferences differ by gender, there is an association between the variables.
4. Match this to the given options.

Answer:

A boy in this class is most likely to prefer chocolate.