1.21 About 38,000 students attend Grant MacEwan College in Edmonton, Canada. In 2004, the college surveyed non-returning students to find out why they did not complete their degree (Grant MacEwan College Early Leaver Survey Report, 2004). Sixty-three students gave a personal (rather than an academic)

reason for leaving. The accompanying frequency distribution summarizes the primary reason for leaving for these 63 students.

Primary Reason for Leaving Frequency Financial 19 Health 12 Employment 8 Family issues 6 Wanted to take a break 4 Moving 2 Travel 2 Other personal reasons 10

a. Summarize the reason for leaving data using a bar chart.

b. Write a few sentences commenting on the most common reasons for leaving.