The Unemployment Rate of Persons with a Disability Is Typically

question 12

Multiple Choice

The unemployment rate of persons with a disability is typically higher than for those with no disability. Recent statistics report that the national rate of unemployment among
This group is 14.5%. The local government of a small city wants to determine the rate in
Its region to within ±5%, with 95% confidence. How many individuals with disabilities
Should they sample?

• A) 135
• B) 191
• C) 354
• D) 678
• E) 981

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Definitions:

Public Records

Documents or pieces of information that are not considered confidential and are maintained by the government or public entities, accessible by the general public.

Community Reputation

The collective evaluation or perception of an individual's or organization's character within a community or social network.

Credibility

The quality or power of inspiring belief; an important aspect in legal, academic, and personal contexts where truthfulness and reliability are critical.

Criminal Record

A formal record of an individual’s past criminal convictions and charges.