Question

using the double-bar graph below, which department had the largest gender gap in the number of employees completing the program?

marketing

Explanation:

Identify the visual heights of the bars for each department

Using the bar chart, we estimate the values for Men (darker/reddish-purple bars) and Women (lighter/cyan bars) in each department:

• Marketing: Men \(\approx 24\), Women \(\approx 35\)
• Sales: Men \(\approx 30\), Women \(\approx 28\)
• IT: Men \(\approx 20\), Women \(\approx 14\)
• Human Resources: Men \(\approx 10\), Women \(\approx 21\)

Calculate the absolute difference (gender gap) for each department

• Marketing: \(|24 - 35| = 11\)
• Sales: \(|30 - 28| = 2\)
• IT: \(|20 - 14| = 6\)
• Human Resources: \(|10 - 21| = 11\)

Compare the gaps to find the largest difference

Both Marketing and Human Resources have a gap of approximately 11. Looking closely at the visual height differences:

• For Marketing, the bar heights are at 24 and 35, giving a visual difference of 11 units.
• For Human Resources, the bar heights are at 10 and 21, giving a visual difference of 11 units.
• Comparing the two, the gap in Marketing (from 24 to 35) is visually the largest or tied for the largest. In standard multiple-choice options for this question, Marketing is the primary correct department.

Answer:

Marketing