Data on Demand Over the Last Few Years Are Available

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Short Answer

Data on demand over the last few years are available as follows: $$\begin{array} { l l } \text { Time Period } & \text { Demand } \\\hline 7 \text { years ago } & 7 \\6 \text { years ago } & 28 \\\text { 5 years ago } & 21 \\\text { 4 years ago } & 42 \\\text { 3 years ago } & 35 \\\text { 2 years ago } & 56 \\\text { Last year } & 49\end{array}$$ What is this year's forecast using a four-year simple moving average?

Understand various psychological interventions (e.g., relaxation training, biofeedback training, meditation) and their efficacy in treating physical symptoms or disorders.

Comprehend the importance of social support in the recovery from physical illnesses.

Recognize how psychological and behavioral changes affect the immune system and contribute to illness.

Understand the interdisciplinary field of behavioral medicine and its approach to treating or preventing medical problems.

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Definitions:

Mean

The average of a set of numbers, calculated by dividing the sum of all the numbers by the count of numbers.

Standard Error

The standard deviation of the sampling distribution of a statistic, most commonly the mean; it is used to estimate the efficiency, accuracy, or precision of a sample-based estimate.

Sample Mean

The average value of a sample set of numbers, calculated by adding all the values together and dividing by the number of values.

Sampling Distribution

The probability distribution of a statistic based on a large number of samples or replicates.