Explain two reasons that statistics should be used in a speech

What will be an ideal response?


The answer should include at least two of the following ideas: Statistics should be used to summarize a large amount of data, to analyze specific occurrences, to isolate trends and to calculate probability of future events. Statistics help a speaker clarify and support his or her position.

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The Hutchins Commission wanted the media to provide a context for the news as well as an account of the day's events that was all of the following EXCEPT

A) comprehensive. B) equally balanced. C) intelligent. D) truthful.

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Which is, according to the textbook, NOT usually seen as an aim of informative speeches?

A) to clarify B) to change behavior C) to enlighten D) to define a concept

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Matching

1) I lose, you lose. A) competing 2) I lose, you win. B) avoiding 3) We both win some and lose some. C) compromising 4) I win, you win. D) collaborating 5) I win, you lose. E) accommodating

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Which of the following characteristics promotes horizontal communication?

A. Co-workers having authority over each other B. Relationships tend to be more person-focused C. Strong lines of organizational hierarchy D. Downward communication

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