Provide a Critical Assessment of the Following Comparative General Claim

question 19

Essay

Provide a critical assessment of the following comparative general claim:
Beer drinkers are 23.2 times more likely than teetotalers to have unhappy marriages.

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Definitions:

IQ Score

A numerical representation derived from standardized tests designed to measure human intelligence and cognitive abilities in relation to an age group.

Mental Retardation

An outdated and now considered offensive term for intellectual disability, characterized by limitations in intellectual functioning and adaptive behavior.

Adaptive Behavior

Describes an individual's ability to modify their actions, thoughts, or emotions to meet environmental demands or challenges.

Limited Mental Ability

A condition characterized by lower-than-average cognitive functioning and deficits in adaptive behaviors.