The graphs above give information about computer ownership as a percentage of the population between 2002 and 2010, and by level of education for the years 2002 and 2010. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant. Write at least 150 words.

The first and second bar charts illustrate the proportion and educational status respectively, of people who had computers between 2002 and 2010. Generally, it is noticeable that

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the percentage of the population that possessed the devices increased over the 8 years period.

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, there was a direct relationship between school qualifications and ownership of these gadgets. In 2002, only about 58% of people had computers.

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number steadily increased over time to about 70% in 2010.

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computers were least popular amongst those without high school diplomas, with only 15% of them having the hardware in 2002.

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, by 2010

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number had risen by about 3 folds.

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, for high school and college graduates, ownership increased by about 25% and 30% respectively, between 2002 and 2010.

Finally

, computer possession was most prevalent amongst those with higher educational status. In 2002, 65% of those with bachelor's degrees had laptops or desktops;

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climbed by 20% in 2010.

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, from an initial proportion of 85%, a 15% rise was seen in those that had postgraduate degrees.