In public opinion polls, 1 in 6 people thinks there is a crime problem in their community, but 5 in 6 people think there is a crime problem in society. This difference in opinion is an example of a faulty use of:

a. deduction
b. induction
c. analysis
d. grouping


b. induction

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What aspect of usage decides if a story is newsworthy and can be used for a particular period or season?

a. Timeliness b. Localization c. Topicality d. Visual appeal

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Discuss the need, or lack of need, for an agenda in various types of groups. When is an agenda most useful? What should be included in an agenda?

What will be an ideal response?

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Public relations, justifiably or otherwise, does not enjoy overwhelming public trust. Why is this? What are the complaints of PR pioneer Edward Bernay and others? If asked, could you mount a defense of contemporary public relations? If you can, how would you do it? If you cannot, explain why.

What will be an ideal response?

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Explain the differences between primary and secondary tensions, including what produces each type and the observable symptoms of it.

What will be an ideal response?

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