Startling Statement Fill-in-the-Blank Quiz.
For each statement, choose the correct statistic.
Question 1
In 2009, ____% of mechanical engineers were women.
1.9
5.9
10.9
20.9
Correct Answer: In 2009, 5.9% of mechanical engineers were women.
Question 2
Women represented ____% of computer software engineers in 2009.
20.2
40.2
60.2
80.2
Correct Answer: Women represent 20.2% of computer software engineers in 2009.
Question 3
In 2009, women represented ____% of aircraft mechanics and service technicians.
3.8
10.8
15.8
20.8
Correct Answer: In 2009, women represent 3.8% of aircraft mechanics and service technicians.
Question 4
In 1960, women represented less than 3% of all scientists. By 2003, women represented nearly ____% of all scientists.
20
40
60
80
Correct Answer: In 1960, women made up less than 3% of all scientists. By 2003, women constituted nearly 20% of all scientists.
Question 5
In 2005, 42.8% of all Asian/Pacific Islander high school students had taken biology, chemistry, and physics, while ____% of Hispanic students had taken biology, chemistry, and physics.
0.9
8.9
18.9
28.9
Correct Answer: In 2005, 42.8% of all Asian/Pacific Islander high school students have taken biology, chemistry, and physics while 18.9% of Hispanic students have taken biology, chemistry, and physics.