Table 1. Demographic profile of study sample suggest one decimal place for sample results.
| Study sample (N=100) | UK census and ONS data 2001–2004 | |
|---|---|---|
| Age mean (s.d.) | 40.16 (13.59) | 38.2 |
| Gender (N/Tot, %female | 50% Female | 51% Female |
| Ethnic group | ||
| White | 72% | 92.1% |
| Black | 8% | 2.0% |
| Asian | 11% | 4.0% |
| Other (includes mixed race, Jewish, Irish) | 9% | 1.9% |
| Employment status | ||
| Full time | 48% | — |
| Part time | 19% | — |
| Home maker | 2% | 4.6% |
| Disabled | 5% | 4.2% |
| Retired | 6% | 9.8% |
| Student | 11% | 1.9% |
| Other | 9% | 2.3% |
| Education – leaving age | ||
| No formal qualifications | 3% | — |
| GCSE/O levels (16 years) | 16% | — |
| A levels (18 years) | 15% | — |
| Vocational or work based | 10% | — |
| University degree | 38% | — |
| Other | 18% | — |
GCSE=General Certificate of Secondary Education; ONS=UK Office of National Statistics.