CS 103 Day 21, Friday May 11, 2000

The end (gasp) Class notes:
From  Z. Holcomb, Interpreting Basic Statistics (1992),  reprinted  from Matthews, K.A. &Rodin, J. (1989).  Women's changing work roles: Impact on health, family and public policy. American Psychologist, 44, 1389-1393.
  • The graph shows pretty smooth growth, except for a "corner" in the middle and a "dip" at the upper end.
  • Answer this question:  What might explain the changes in slope at these two places?

  • You may use information from your general knowledge of U.S. history (general and women's) and economics, as well as this course.
  • Discuss your ideas with your neighbors, and agree on your best answers.
  • Class discussion.

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