50, the mean number of partners reported was 1.049 (sd=1.89). Is it reasonable that the mean number of partners is 1 in this population?

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25. Arguably, for a married person one would expect that the mean number of
sexual partners reported would be 1. In the GSS, of 3,636 persons over age
50, the mean number of partners reported was 1.049 (sd=1.89). Is it reasonable
that the mean number of partners is 1 in this population?
Transcribed Image Text:25. Arguably, for a married person one would expect that the mean number of sexual partners reported would be 1. In the GSS, of 3,636 persons over age 50, the mean number of partners reported was 1.049 (sd=1.89). Is it reasonable that the mean number of partners is 1 in this population?
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