A government agency has 6000 employees. As an alternative to the traditional fiv

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A government agency has 6000 employees. As an alternative to the traditional five-day work week, employees were asked whether they preferred a four-day work week (10 hours per day) or flexible hours. The accompanying segmented bar chart is based on the data collected. Which of the following statements is true about work week preferences and age category? Preferences by Age Category A Category 100 Over 30.45 Under 30 Prefers 4 Day week Prefers Flex Hours Percent within variables. Show Timer A. P references appear to be independent of age. Question Completion Status: B. The distribution of preferences is the same across different age groups. C. A greater of employees who prefer flex hours are in the over 45 age category compared to those who prefer a 4-day work week. D.A greater of employees who prefer a 4-day work week are in the over 45 age category compared to those who prefer flex hours.

Explanation / Answer

It is apparent from the divided bar diagrams that the preferences are not independent of age. Over 45 employees prefer 4 day week and 30-45 age group prefer flexible hours. Whereas the under 30 age group is more or less indifferent.

So the correct option is

(D) a greater no. of employees who prefer 4 day work a week are in the over 45 age category.

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