Generation Gap: Education Education influences attitude and lifestyle. Differences in education are a big factor in the “generation gap.” Is the younger generation really better educated? Large surveys of people age 65 and older were taken in n1 5 32 U.S.

cities. The sample mean for these cities showed that x1 515.2% of the older adults had attended college.

Large surveys of young adults (ages 25–34) were taken in n2 5 35 U.S. cities. The sample mean for these cities showed that x2 519.7% of the young adults had attended college. From previous studies, it is known that s1 5 7.2% and s2 5 5.2% (Reference: American Generations by S. Mitchell). Does this information indicate that the population mean percentage of young adults who attended college is higher? Use a 5 0.05.

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