Suppose That You Are Preparing a Speech on the Need

question 16

Multiple Choice

Suppose that you are preparing a speech on the need for better public transportation in your neighborhood. Which of the following options is an example of independent research supporting this topic?

• A) observations you made at a local bus stop of how long the average passenger had to wait before their bus arrived
• B) a survey in the local paper showing levels of support for various changes to the public transit system
• C) statistics from the city's transit system detailing ridership numbers for the last several years
• D) a television interview with a city planner describing how the community's needs have changed since the transit system was originally designed

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