What suggestion presented in your textbook for using statistics is followed in the following speech excerpt?If it seems as if you spend a lot of time going back and forth from your job, it's probably because you do. According to figures compiled by management consultant Jeff Davidson, the average American commutes 157,600 miles to and from work during his or her working life. That's equal to driving six times around Earth.

A. Relate statistics to the audience.
B. Identify the source of statistics.
C. Use statistics to quantify ideas.
D. All of these answers are correct.
E. Both identify the source of statistics and relate statistics to the audience.


Answer: D

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