In a study on drug use in the prison population carried out in 2006, it was found that 63% of inmates had consumed alcohol one month before entering prison. In a new survey of 4,985 inmates conducted in 2011, 3,227 reported having consumed alcohol in the 30 days prior to admission. Knowing that the population in 2011 was 71,387 individuals, we want to know with a confidence level of 98% if the percentage of inmates has suffered differences during the considered period. Calculate the p-value and interpret the value obtained

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In a study on drug use in the prison population carried out in 2006, it was found that 63% of inmates had consumed alcohol one month before entering prison. In a new survey of 4,985 inmates conducted in 2011, 3,227 reported having consumed alcohol in the 30 days prior to admission. Knowing that the population in 2011 was 71,387 individuals, we want to know with a confidence level of 98% if the percentage of inmates has suffered differences during the considered period. Calculate the p-value and interpret the value obtained

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