Assess the Following as Probably , as Probably , as Requiring

question 82

Essay

Assess the following as probably , as probably , as requiring further documentation before judgment, or as a claim that cannot properly be evaluated. Consider both the nature of the claim and the source.
From a letter to the editor by a person we've never heard of: "Eighty-five percent of the jail population smokes."

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Definitions:

Electronic Impulses

Electrical signals that are transmitted for communication between various components of an electronic or biological system.

Adding Machine

A mechanical or electronic device used for calculating sums, primarily used for accounting or bookkeeping purposes.

Photocopier

A machine used to make copies of documents and images.

Durable Items

Products or goods made to withstand use over time without significant deterioration or wear.