The following data on social class and the value placed on thinking for oneself were obtained from the General Social Survey. Calculate and compare the appropriate percentages for the data in this table.
Value Placed on Thinking for OneselfLower/WorkingMiddle/UpperMost important217229Not the most important249202Column Total466431
What will be an ideal response?
| Value Placed on Thinking for Oneself | Lower/Working | Middle/Upper |
| Most important | 46.6% | 53.1% |
| Not the most important | 53.4% | 46.9% |
| Column Total | 100% | 100% |
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