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. (20 mins.)

The first line graph illustrates the proportion of

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from 2002 to 2010,

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the second graph displays the breakdown of

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by education level during the same period.

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, both graphs indicate a significant increase in

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over the years, with notable variations based on educational attainment. In 2002, approximately 52% of the population owned a

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figure steadily rose to around 60% by 2002, ultimately peaking at 75% in 2010.

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upward trend reflects the growing accessibility and importance of computers in daily life. When examining

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by education level, individuals with postgraduate qualifications consistently had the highest

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rates, starting at 75% in 2002 and increasing to 90% by 2010. The next highest groups included those with bachelor's degrees, college diplomas, and high school diplomas, with

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rates of 65%, 52%, and 30%, respectively, in 2002. By 2010, these figures had risen to 90%, 80%, and 65%.

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, individuals without a high school diploma had the lowest

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rates, beginning at just under 25% in 2002 but experiencing a significant increase to 40% by 2010.