Define statistics. Explain when they should be used in a presentation and the guidelines for
using them effectively.
What will be an ideal response?
Statistics are numerical reporting of facts. They should be used to support arguments or
to make a point; they add believability to the speaker. When using statistics, round off
large numbers (this helps listeners), use visual aids to help the audience comprehend
them, and cite your sources (author, title, date).
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Starting in the late 1980s, a large number of migrants moved from Mexico to work in a meatpacking plant in Marshalltown, Iowa. Back in Mexico, they experienced deteriorating economic conditions, and the meatpacking plant in the United States was in need of migrant laborers. This pattern of migration can be best understood from
a. push-pull theory. b. melting pot. c. migrant network. d. social capital.
Which of the following theoretical perspectives describes the need to balance dialectic tensions such as both individual and group goals, both structure and spontaneity, and both conflict and cohesion?
a) Chaos b) Complexity c) Order d) Structuration e) Deliberation
Edith chose a poem to interpret that is no longer comfortable—it seemed to support her values when she began the process, but now realizes that it challenges some values that are important to her. Unfortunately, the assignment is due tomorrow afternoon. What is the best thing for Edith to do?
A. Abandon this text and quickly find a new one that supports her values. B. Abandon this text and skip class tomorrow. C. Keep this text and ignore the values problem—it's just an assignment. D. Keep this text and honestly explore the problems with the text.
Which of the following guidelines should an interviewer follow when closing interviews?
A. Pace the interview to avoid rushing the closing. B. Avoid laying the groundwork for future contacts. C. Introduce new topics or ideas or make new inquiries. D. Make the closing a monologue rather than a dialogue.