Study the following graphs:

Answer the following questions (be sure to use complete sentences):

Source: U.S. Department of Education, National Center for EducationStatistics


Source: Office of Institutional Research, BMCC Factbook: 1999-2000

1. Are these two graphs charting the same data? Explain your answer.


2. Compare BMCC students’ responses to those of the national students’ responses. In what ways do the BMCC data reflect the national data? In what ways are they different?


3. What missing information would help in comparing the two graphs?


4. Would it make it easier, harder or no difference to know that the median age of the BMCC 1998 freshman class is 19.9? Explain your answer.





Section III Practice Task 2 Exam