The article “So Close, Yet So Far: 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:

Summarize the given data on reason for leaving the university using a bar chart and write a few sentences commenting on the most common reasons for leaving.

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Reason for Leaving the University Academic problems Poor advising or teaching Needed a break Economic reasons Family responsibilities To attend another school Personal problems Other Frequency 7 3 2 11 4 3 نیا نیا 3