Calvin Is Giving a Speech in His Public Speaking Class

question 43

Multiple Choice

Calvin is giving a speech in his public speaking class. He wants to know if his audience members (his classmates) smoke or not. However, he does not want to ask them if they do because he wants his speech topic to be a surprise and he's unsure if they'll answer honestly. Calvin could discover this information by __________________.

• A) conducting a school-wide survey
• B) asking a representative
• C) informally observing them
• D) receiving statistical data on the Internet

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Definitions:

Isolation

The experience of being separated from others, which can be physical or emotional, often leading to feelings of loneliness and sadness.

Depression

A psychological condition marked by a continuous low mood or lack of pleasure in things, resulting in considerable disruption to everyday functioning.

Employment Rate

The percentage of the labor force that is employed, often used as an indicator of the economic health of a region.

Financial

Pertaining to money or how money is managed, including aspects such as saving, investing, and spending.