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The Company That Makes a New Weight Loss Pill Claims

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The company that makes a new weight loss pill claims that people who use this pill according to instructions will lose an average of 20 pounds during a four-month period. They say the claim is based on a study of 300 people. Which of the following statistical methods was most likely used to arrive at the company's conclusion?


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Natural Resources

Naturally occurring items, including minerals, woodlands, aquatic sources, and fertile earth, that can be leveraged for financial gains.

Financial Institutions

Organizations that provide financial services, such as banks, credit unions, insurance companies, and investment firms.

Capital

Financial assets or the financial value of assets, such as factories and machinery, essential for producing goods and services.

National Income

The total value of all goods and services produced by a country's economy over a specific period, usually measured annually.

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