Predictors of Attrition in College Seniors” (Journal of College Student Development [1998]: 343–348) examined the reasons that college seniors leave their college programs before graduating. Forty-two college seniors at a large public university who dropped out before graduation were interviewed and asked the main reason for discontinuing enrollment at the university. Data consistent with that given in the article are summarized in the following frequency distribution:

a. Would a bar chart or a pie chart be a better choice for summarizing this data set? Explain.

b. Based on your answer to Part (a), construct an appropriate graphical summary of the given data.

c. Write a few sentences describing the interesting features of your graphical display.

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Reason for Leaving the University Frequency Academic problems Poor advising or teaching Needed a break Economic reasons Family responsibilities To attend another school Personal problems Other T32H 7 11 4 9 کا نیا ترا 3