SOLUTION: Learning is a lifetime activity. For some, it means learning from everyday experiences; for others, it means taking classes in a more traditional atmosphere. The percentage of peop

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Question 655219: Learning is a lifetime activity. For some, it means learning from everyday experiences; for others, it means taking classes in a more traditional atmosphere. The percentage of people participating in organized learning situations during 2002 for each age group is reported here by NIACE.

Age group: 17-19 20-24 25-35 35-44 45-54 55-64 65-74 75+ All
Percentage: 78 72 51 49 44 30 20 10 42
Source: NIACE Adult Participation in Learning Surveys
Is this a probability distribution? Explain why or why not..

Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
If the percentages add up to 100%, then it's a probability distribution. If not, then it's not a probability distribution.