Analyzing the Popularity of a Music Genre Among Students in a Suburban North Carolina High School through Statistical Methods.pdf

This study aimed to determine the proportion of students in a suburban high school in NorthCarolina who prefer rap/hip hop music. A random sample of 214 students from a population of2200 was surveyed using a Google Form. The results revealed that 39.8% of the samplereported rap/hip hop as their favorite genre. A 99% confidence interval for the proportion of allstudents in the school who like rap music was calculated, ranging from 31.16% to 48.44%. Thefindings suggest that rap music is a popular genre, with an estimated 685 to 1065 students inthe school likely favoring rap/hip hop. This study highlights the potential cultural significance ofrap and hip hop music among teenagers, shedding light on adolescent music preferences insuburban schools. These insights can inform further research and cater to the needs ofeducators, researchers, and marketers targeting this demographic.