The Following Two Questions Require Interpretation of the Graph

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Essay

The following two questions require interpretation of the graph below:

-In 2007,Swedish researchers published results from a study in which they followed about 2000 obese patients who had undergone weight-loss surgery-either gastric bypass or surgical banding-over 15 years and compared them with about 2000 similarly obese people who didn't have surgery but who were counseled in diet and exercise.One goal of the study was to determine whether bariatric surgery saved lives as a consequence of reducing patients' weights.This graph illustrates some of their results.Based on these results and what you know about the pros and cons of bariatric surgery,would you recommend it as a good treatment for morbid obesity? Explain.

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Definitions:

Satisfaction Rating

An assessment or evaluation of how satisfied individuals are with a particular aspect or service.

Television Violence

The portrayal of violent acts on television, which can influence viewers' behavior and attitudes towards violence.

Aggressive Behaviour

Actions intended to cause harm or assert dominance over others, often stemming from biological or environmental factors.

Independent Variables

Independent variables are the variables in an experiment that are manipulated or changed to observe their effect on dependent variables.