The graphs below 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. (20 mins.)

The graphs illustrate a percentage of

computer

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accessibility, where the first

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shows the general population’s trend between 2002 and 2010, and the second

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shows the relationship

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computer

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possession and education divided by various levels from the years 2002 and 2010. In the first

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, in 2002,

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usage was at 55%, which rose gradually to about 5% every 2 years and reached 75% in 2010. In total, the percentage of

computer

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usage grew significantly by about 20% in an 8-year period. The second

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presents the same direction of the growth of

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accessibility in the educational market, in which the proportions of those who hold higher graduation qualifications were notably higher than those with lower education levels in both years.

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, in 2002, the

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of no

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diploma was around 15%,

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the

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of postgraduate qualification was around 75%. In comparison, in 2010, the

rate

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of no

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diploma escalated to about 45%,

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the

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of postgraduate qualification almost reached the peak

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about 95%.

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, the proportions of those below the bachelor’s

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level increased by approximately 30%,

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the figure for bachelor’s

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and master’s

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holders rose by around 20%, which is 10% less. In conclusion,

computer

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ownership generally increased

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about 20% between 2002 and 2010.

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, in 2002 and 2010, no

highschool

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high school

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diploma, high school

graduate

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graduates

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and college students gained significantly greater access, by up to 30%,

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bachelor’s

degree

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and postgraduate qualification holders expanded the usage of computers at the same level

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the general trend by 20%.