Expression of IdeasEasy–MediumStating a survey's main finding
Expression of Ideas practice question
While researching a topic, a student has taken the following notes:
- A survey asked 1,000 commuters how they travel to work.
- 42% drive, 31% take public transport, 18% cycle or walk, and 9% work from home.
- The survey was conducted in spring.
- Respondents were chosen at random from the electoral roll.
The student wants to report the most common way the commuters travel to work. Which choice most effectively uses relevant information from the notes to accomplish this goal?
- A. Driving was the most common way to get to work, chosen by 42% of the 1,000 commuters surveyed.Correct
- B. The survey was conducted in spring.
- C. Respondents were chosen at random.
- D. Nine percent of respondents work from home.
Answer: A. Driving was the most common way to get to work, chosen by 42% of the 1,000 commuters surveyed.
The top category with its figure.
Why the other answers are wrong
- B. The survey was conducted in spring.
- Timing, not a finding.
- C. Respondents were chosen at random.
- Method, not a finding.
- D. Nine percent of respondents work from home.
- The smallest category, not the most common.
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