How many ways can a male and a female be selected to decorate for a party from a club consisting of eight members where three are men and five are women? The total number of ways a male and a female can be selected is (Type a whole number.)

Step 1 ：We need to select one male and one female from the club. The number of ways to select one male from three is 3 and the number of ways to select one female from five is 5.

Step 2 ：The total number of ways to select a male and a female is the product of these two numbers.

Step 3 ：So, the total number of ways is \(3 \times 5 = 15\)

Step 4 ：Final Answer: The total number of ways a male and a female can be selected is \(\boxed{15}\)