The CDC reports that the percentage of girls aged 15-19 who have had sex was 51% in 1988 and 44% in 2013,
while the percentage of boys the same age was 60% in 1988 and 47% in 2013. Annie and Skylar have been dating
for two years, but Annie wishes to remain abstinent. Lately, Skylar has been hinting that he would like to begin
having sex. He tells Annie that it seems like most teenagers have had sex, and that more and more teenaged
couples are doing it these days. How can Annie use the CDC data to evaluate Skylar's claims?
The percentage of both male and female teenagers who have had sex is
it was previously, so it is
that teenagers having sex is on the rise.
The percentage of male and female teenagers who have had sex is
half, so it is
that most
teenagers have had sex.
Annie should
her decision to remain abstinent.