Venn Diagram Problem: Survey of 50 Students' Preferences

In summary, out of 50 students, 12 liked Proposition 8 and Proposition 13, 18 liked Proposition 8 but not Proposition 5, 4 liked Proposition 8, Proposition 13, and Proposition 5, 25 liked Proposition 8, 15 liked Proposition 13, 10 liked Proposition 5 but not Proposition 8 or Proposition 13, and 1 liked Proposition 13 and Proposition 5 but not Proposition 8. In total, 11 students did not like any of the three propositions. 9 students liked Proposition 8 and Proposition 5.
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korr2221
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In an interview of 50 students,
12 liked Proposition 8 and Proposition 13
18 liked Proposition 8, but not Proposition 5
4 like Proposition 8, Proposition 13 and Proposition 5
25 liked Proposition 8
15 liked Proposition 13
10 liked Proposition 5, but not Proposition 8 or Proposition 13
1 liked Proposition 13 and Proposition 5, but not Proposition 8

a. Show the completed Venn diagram
b. Of those surveyed, how many did not like any of the three propositions?
c. How many liked Proposition 8 and Proposition 5?

Where do I start, can someone give me step by step directions? Thanks
 
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Draw as many circles (overlapping) as there are categories
Begin labeling counts where all 3 intersect, then 2 at at time, etc.
Be careful with your counting.
 
  • #3
To help you a bit more:
As you work yourself "outward" as statdad suggests, set "x", "y" and so on in regions not covered by any explicit statements. These will help you establishing equations you'll probably need to solve.
 
  • #4
problem solved. thanks everyone.
 

1. What is a Venn diagram?

A Venn diagram is a graphical representation of data that uses overlapping circles to show the relationships between different groups or sets. It is commonly used to compare and contrast different data sets and identify commonalities and differences among them.

2. How is a Venn diagram useful in a survey?

A Venn diagram can be used in a survey to visually represent the preferences or opinions of different groups of people. It can help to identify common preferences among the surveyed individuals and also highlight any differences between the groups.

3. What is the purpose of conducting a survey on 50 students' preferences?

The purpose of conducting a survey on 50 students' preferences is to gather data and insights on the preferences of a specific group of individuals. This information can be used to make informed decisions and tailor products or services to better meet the needs and preferences of this demographic.

4. How do you interpret a Venn diagram?

To interpret a Venn diagram, you need to look at the overlapping areas and the non-overlapping areas. The overlapping areas represent commonalities between the data sets, while the non-overlapping areas represent differences. The size of each circle also indicates the relative size of each data set.

5. What are some limitations of using a Venn diagram in a survey?

One limitation of using a Venn diagram in a survey is that it can only show relationships between two or three data sets. If the survey includes more than three variables, a Venn diagram may not be the most effective visual representation. Additionally, Venn diagrams can be subjective and may not accurately represent the data if the circles are not drawn proportionally or if the data is not accurately categorized.

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