This sample construction of a dummy table builds on that begun in Dummy Table on Affirmative Action:

These are the two tables set up in the first draft of the dummy report on relative deprivation and affirmative action, based on Donna Wood's response.

1. Write a brief paragraph of interpretation for Table 1. Need for Training by Race.

   jeanne's version: Table 1 shows that 65% of Blacks need training, while only 40% of Whites need training. Assuming that training costs the same amount for both Blacks and Whites, Table 1 suggests that more will have to be spent to meet the training needs of Blacks. Before moving on to Dummy Table 2, notice that in this first draft we did not put up marginals. Let's do that and then look at why we need to include marginals:

   Table 1A. Need for Training by Race
   Race	Need Training		---
   ---	Yes	No	---
   Black	65%	35%	100%
   White	40%	60%	100%

   Table 1A shows 65% of Blacks and the 40% of Whites need training. This suggests that there will be a sense of relative deprivation if training is provided for Blacks and not for Whites, since a large percentage of both groups need training. Relative deprivation is one plausible explanation for why there has been so much popular opposition to affirmative action.

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2. Write a brief paragraph of interpretation for Table 2. Receive Training by Race.

   Table 2. Receive Training by Race
   Race	Receive Training		---
   ---	Yes	No	---
   Black	40%	60%	100%
   White	10%	90%	100%

   Whose relative deprivation would be greatest according to Table 2? Table 2 shows that 60% of Blacks do not receive training, but that 90% of Whites do not receive training. But that doesn't solve our problem, because we cannot tell from Table 2 what percentage of Blacks who needed training didn't receive it, and what percentage of Whites who needed training didn't receive it. Could you create a dummy table that might solve this problem.

   Click jeanne's interpretation to see jeanne's dummy table. Will put up on Sunday, April 16. jeanne

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