Chapter 8

Question 1

mean

Answer 1

average

Question 2

median

Answer 2

middle number

Question 3

mode

Answer 3

most frequently occurring number

Question 4

guidelines for using testimony

Answer 4

quote, paraphrase accurately
use qualified sources
use unbiased sources
identify sources

Question 5

brief example

Answer 5

simple, short, true

Question 6

extended example

Answer 6

detailed story, true

Question 7

hypothetical example

Answer 7

not true “imagine”

Question 8

guidelines for using stats in speech

Answer 8

use to quantify ideas
use sparingly
identify sources
explain thoroughly
round off
use visual aids if needed