Supporting the Validity of Transportation Insights

Hard Data Analysis Logical Analysis

A research team analyzed data from 200 respondents regarding their preferred modes of transportation. The data revealed the following preferences:

Car: 80 respondents
Bicycle: 50 respondents
Public Transit: 40 respondents
Walking: 30 respondents

Based on this analysis, the team derived several insights regarding demographic preferences. They concluded:

1. 40% of respondents prefer to use a car.

2. More respondents prefer cycling over public transit.

3. The percentage of respondents who prefer walking is the least among all groups.

However, they questioned whether their conclusions could be robustly supported by the data. Which of the following statements would best support the validity of the team’s insights?

The percentage of respondents who prefer public transit is lower than that of those who prefer walking.

The majority of respondents (more than 50%) prefer a mode of transportation other than a car.

A significant number (80 respondents) reported using a car as their primary mode of transportation.

Walking is chosen by more respondents than those who use public transit.

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