A research study recorded that the number of unemployed educated youth was equal to the number of unemployed uneducated youth. It was concluded by the researchers that being educated does not enhance the probability of being employed.
Which of the following information would be required to validate the above conclusion?
Explanation:
The passage is a comparison between the raw data resulting from a study. There were as many unemployed educated youth as unemployed uneducated youth. The conclusion being that education provided no guarantee in securing employment. Option 1 is incorrect because these numbers are not really comparable as this data would not be able to either support or disqualify the findings of the study as option 1 does not pertain to youths. Option 2 is incorrect as just this information would not suffice to prove the study findings. Option 4 is incorrect because it only considers the increased number of educated youth. This is not complete information to support the study findings. Option 3 is correct because the percentage figures would provide comparative data to validate the conclusion mentioned in the passage. Hence, the correct answer is option 3.
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