Question

select all that apply
which two statements about using statistics in a speech are true?

they can be used to show the seriousness of an issue.
they can be an effective way to clarify and support ideas.
they can personalize a speech.
they cannot be combined in a single figure.

Explanation:

• Statistics quantify issues, so they can highlight how serious a problem is (e.g., mortality rates for a health crisis).
• Statistics provide concrete evidence to explain and back up claims, making ideas clearer and more credible.
• Personalizing a speech relies on anecdotes or personal stories, not statistics.
• Statistics can be combined in a single figure (e.g., a percentage that includes multiple data points).

Answer:

A. They can be used to show the seriousness of an issue.
B. They can be an effective way to clarify and support ideas.