Question

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what two things should you do when including statistics in a speech?
□ wait until after the speech to identify the source of statistics.
□ use statistics that are exact rather than rounded.
□ assume that the statistics you find are representative.
□ make sure the statistics included are easy to grasp.
□ include statistics only when they are needed.

Explanation:

When using statistics in a speech, ease - of - understanding helps the audience. Also, using statistics only when necessary keeps the speech focused. Identifying sources should be done during the speech, exact statistics can be hard to follow, and assuming representativeness without verification is wrong.

Answer:

• D. Make sure the statistics included are easy to grasp.
• E. Include statistics only when they are needed.