What Are Statistics? What Purpose Do They Serve in a Speech

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Essay

What are statistics? What purpose do they serve in a speech? List and explain the 4 guidelines the textbook provides for using statistics effectively.

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Definitions:

Debit Memos

Debit memos are documents issued by a seller to a buyer to adjust upward the amount a buyer owes, often due to an undercharge, returned goods, or other corrections to an invoice.

Credit Memos

Documents issued by a seller to decrease the amount a buyer owes, often due to a return or refund.

Bank Statements

Documents issued by banks that summarize the financial transactions (deposits, withdrawals, charges) in an account over a specific period.

Internal Control

Systems and procedures implemented by a company to ensure the integrity of financial and accounting information, promote accountability, and prevent fraud.