David Grayson

Methodology: I asked students in section 090 of ENGL 2116 what their major was in order to
determine the most popular major within the context of section 090 of ENGL 2116.
Computer
Science
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Classmates choice of major

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David Grayson

Pursuing a degree in
Majors
Computer Science
Computer Engineering
Communication
Geology
Software and Information
Systems
English

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55%
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15%
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5%
5%

What's the most popular major?

5%

5%

10%
10%

55%

15%

Computer Science

Computer Engineering

Communication

Geology

Software and Information Systems

English

Description: Surveying classmates as to their chosen major showed that the majority of my
classmates are registered to the college of Computer Science. This leads me to believe that
Computer Science is the most popular major with 55% of the class pursuing a degree in the field.