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Here is a quote from an npr news article: “on average, working-age adults were eating about 78 fewer calories per day in 2010, compared with five years earlier. the new report is based on data from the national health and nutrition examination survey, which collects details on eating habits and other health-related information from a nationally representative sample of about 10,000 people in the u.s.” which of the following is true about the numerical value 78? a. it is an anecdote. b. it is a parameter. c. it is a simulation. d. it is a statistic.

Read the paragraph. we didn’t enjoy our food when we went out to eat, but our friend nelson said that the restaurant normally served some of the best italian food in town. in fact, he said it was one of his favorite places to eat. he said that we should return and give it a second chance. what word best replaces “said” in the last sentence? insisted announced exclaimed shouted

4. when a child cries out during rough play, the caregiver should a. encourage the distressed child to fight back. b. respond immediately, since the behavior has changed to fighting. c. ignore it, because rough play is a natural part of children’s learning. d. ignore the request for unless there has been an injury. i need answer