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Problem
You will be collecting data to analyze different jobs, their median incomes and their education levels. Answer question 1 before you start your research.
Question A. What do you predict you will find out from the data you collect?
Go to the Department of Labor's Occupational Outlook Handbook to find the information to fill out the chart below. Use the section titled 'Select Occupations By'; the only data you need to change is the Entry-Level Education. Choose a job from the list (you can change it to 100 per page) that you could possibly see yourself doing or you know someone who has that job.
Question B. Complete the chart
Question C. What is one job listed on the Department of Labor website where you can make more than $75,000 with a high school diploma?
Question D. How many jobs have a median pay of $75,000 with an Associate's Degree?
Question E. How many jobs have a median pay of $75,000 with a Bachelor's Degree?
Question F. How many jobs have a median pay of $75,000 with a Master's Degree?
Question G. How many jobs have a media pay of $75,000 with a Doctoral or Professional Degree?
Question H. True or False: You will always make more money the more education you have.
Question I. True or False: The likelihood of making more money increases with the more education you have.
Question J. What did you find out about the connection between income and education level? Does the data you found support your prediction? Is earning a higher income important to you? Why or why not?