The table and analysis presented provide a comprehensive look at the sociodemographic characteristics of the respondents from a sample population of 103 individuals. Let's break down the key findings and percentages for each category based on their respective frequencies.
### Age Group Distribution
- Age 10-12 years:
- Frequency: 15
- Percentage: 14.6%
- Age 13-15 years:
- Frequency: 51
- Percentage: 49.5%
- Age 16-18 years:
- Frequency: 37
- Percentage: 35.9%
Summarizing the age distribution, most of the respondents (49.5%) fall in the 13-15 years age group, while the smallest percentage (14.6%) falls in the 10-12 years age group.
### Gender Distribution
- Boys:
- Frequency: 55
- Percentage: 53.4%
- Girls:
- Frequency: 48
- Percentage: 46.6%
From the data, we see that boys constitute a slightly higher proportion of the sample population (53.4%) compared to girls (46.6%).
### Religious Affiliation
- Hindu:
- Frequency: 45
- Percentage: 43.7%
- Buddhist:
- Frequency: 38
- Percentage: 36.9%
- Christian:
- Frequency: 20
- Percentage: 19.4%
The majority of the respondents adhere to the Hindu religion (43.7%), followed by Buddhists (36.9%) and Christians (19.4%).
### Family Type Distribution
- Nuclear Family:
- Frequency: 63
- Percentage: 61.2%
- Joint Family:
- Frequency: 40
- Percentage: 38.8%
A higher percentage of respondents come from nuclear families (61.2%) compared to those from joint families (38.8%).
### Summary
The table effectively highlights the sociodemographic characteristics of a sample population of 103 respondents. The results indicate that the largest age group is 13-15 years, boys slightly outnumber girls, Hinduism is the most common religion, and nuclear families are the predominant family type among the respondents. These insights provide a valuable snapshot of the demographic and social structure of the sample population.
