An article published in the “American Journal of Public Health” describes the results of a health survey administered to 119 male convicts, 50 years of age or older, residing in a state social rehabilitation center. It was found that 21.6% of them claimed to have a history of venereal diseases. Based on these findings, we wish to evaluate whether more than 15% of this population has a history of venereal diseases. After evaluating the information, what would be the conclusion? A. In the population of male convicts aged 50 years or older, residing in the state social rehabilitation center, more than 15% have a history of venereal diseases. B. In the population of male convicts aged 50 years or older, residing in the state social rehabilitation center, it is not possible to say that more than 15% have a history of venereal diseases. C. In the population of male convicts aged 50 years or older, residing in the state social rehabilitation center, on average more or less 21.6% have a history of venereal diseases. D. In the population of male convicts aged 50 years or older, residing in the state social rehabilitation center, it is not possible to conclude anything regarding the history of venereal diseases. E. There is a lack of information to be able to reach a clear conclusion regarding this population.
An article published in the “American Journal of Public Health” describes the results of a health survey administered to 119 male convicts, 50 years of age or older, residing in a state social rehabilitation center. It was found that 21.6% of them claimed to have a history of venereal diseases. Based on these findings, we wish to evaluate whether more than 15% of this population has a history of venereal diseases. After evaluating the information, what would be the conclusion?
A. In the population of male convicts aged 50 years or older, residing in the state social rehabilitation center, more than 15% have a history of venereal diseases.
B. In the population of male convicts aged 50 years or older, residing in the state social rehabilitation center, it is not possible to say that more than 15% have a history of venereal diseases.
C. In the population of male convicts aged 50 years or older, residing in the state social rehabilitation center, on average more or less 21.6% have a history of venereal diseases.
D. In the population of male convicts aged 50 years or older, residing in the state social rehabilitation center, it is not possible to conclude anything regarding the history of venereal diseases.
E. There is a lack of information to be able to reach a clear conclusion regarding this population.
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