Example 2.6 from Statistics, 2.1 Stem-and-Leaf Graphs (Stemplots), Line Graphs, and Bar Graphs

Stem-and-Leaf Graphs (Stemplots), Line Graphs, and Bar Graphs: example 2.6

The columns in Table 2.11 contain the race or ethnicity of students in U.S. public schools for the class of 2011, percentages for the Advanced Placement (AP) examinee population for that class, and percentages for the overall student population. Create a bar graph with the student race or ethnicity (qualitative data) on the x-axis and the AP examinee population percentages on the y-axis.

Race/Ethnicity	AP Examinee Population	Overall Student Population
1 = Asian, Asian American, or Pacific Islander	10.3%	5.7%
2 = Black or African American	9.0%	14.7%
3 = Hispanic or Latino	17.0%	17.6%
4 = American Indian or Alaska Native	0.6%	1.1%
5 = White	57.1%	59.2%
6 = Not reported/other	6.0%	1.7%

Table 2.11

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Figure 2.4

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