According to Katherine Rowan's Theory of Informatory and Explanatory Communication, which of the following presentation purposes is more informatory than explanatory?

a. overcoming confusion and misunderstanding
b. clarifying a difficult term
c. explaining a quasi-scientific concept
d. reporting new information
e. All of the above are examples of informatory communication.


d

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a. a sample b. a population c. the differences among populations d. the differences among samples e. the relationships among samples

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a. semiotic b. pragmatic c. unifying d. charismatic

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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