"Beware of the Big Number" Refers to

question 3

Multiple Choice

"Beware of the big number" refers to

• A)the presentation of large totals to impress instead of percentages which may provide context.
• B)a phobia of numbers greater than 1,000,000
• C)the fact that policy analysts should avoid anything that results in large numbers in order not to confuse the public
• D)the need to worry about large unforeseen costs that may affect whether a policy is worth pursuing

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