A child welfare and development secretary is preparing a presentation for the members of Congress, to help them prepare a bill. The secretary prepares the presentation based on the latest census figures

It is important that the secretary maintains accuracy and clarity, uses simple and understandable terms, and provides adequate background information about the data during the presentation. What supporting material should the secretary use to help her explain the data, and why?
a) Statistics; it reduces large masses of information to general information
b) Examples; it provides a variety of forms, including extended, detailed illustrations.
c) Visual aid; it controls apprehension by providing a point of familiarity in an uncertain situation.
d) Testimony; it tells the audience why the source is a good authority.


A

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