Table C.
Descriptive Statistics for Dependent Variables
| Mean | Min. | Max. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ratio of Unique Jobs Listed to Total Jobs Listed (23 Categories) | 0.39 | 0.03 | 1 |
| Ratio of Unique Jobs Listed to Total Jobs Listed (96 Categories) | 0.48 | 0.03 | 1 |
| Mean Occupational Characteristics | |||
| Percent Black (23 Categories) | 10.91% | 5.31% | 25.76% |
| Percent Black (96 Categories) | 10.88% | 3.40% | 33.16% |
| Duncan SEI (23) | 53.44 | 11.05 | 78.57 |
| Duncan SEI (96) | 53.53 | 9.51 | 93.00 |
| Occupational Earnings Score (23) | 52.52 | 12.80 | 90.00 |
| Occupational Earnings Score (96) | 51.07 | 11.70 | 99.90 |
| Service Orientation (23) | 54.48 | 33.71 | 70.96 |
| Service Orientation (96) | 55.44 | 28.63 | 76.22 |
| Critical Thinking (23) | 61.74 | 46.00 | 75.26 |
| Critical Thinking (96) | 61.56 | 44.70 | 85.15 |
| Physical Activity (23) | 36.50 | 13.38 | 73.95 |
| Physical Activity (96) | 35.50 | 4.43 | 76.25 |
Notes: Sample limited to white and black respondents in the job search module between the ages of 18 and 64 who were actively engaged in job search.
Source: Data come from the New Jersey Unemployment Insurance Survey.