There are misconceptions about being fat and oneâs mood. In fact, researchers say obesity is strongly linked with depression and other mood disorders. A study of more than nine-thousand adults found mood and anxiety disorders, including depression, were about 25 percent more common in obese people than in non-obese. But the study found obese people about 25 percent less likely to abuse drugs or alcohol than their more slim peers. A National Institute of Mental Health scientist says the results show "the jolly fat person is more a figment of our imagination than a reality." About one third of American adults are obese. Depression affects about ten percent of Americans. Required:
What is a statistical claim being argued for in the study?

You are serving on a jury. a plaintiff is suing the city for injuries sustained after falling down an uncovered manhole. in the trial, doctors testified that it will be 5 years before the plaintiff is able to return to work. the jury has already decided in favor of the plaintiff, and has decided to grant the plaintiff an award to cover the following items: a. recovery of 2 years of back-pay ($34,000 for two years ago, and $36,000 for last year, which ends today). assume that it is december 31 and that all salary is received at year end. this recovery should include the time value of money. b. the present value of 5 years of future salary. assume that the plaintiff's salary would increase at a rate of 3 percent per year. c. $100,000 for pain and suffering. d. $20,000 for court costs. assume an interest rate of 7 percent. what should be the size of the settlement?

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What was one of the main goals of european exploration