Is It Fair to Depict Texas as Most Tornado Prone

question 47

Multiple Choice

Is it fair to depict Texas as most tornado prone area of the U.S.by showing it has the highest number of tornados of all states in the U.S.?

• A)Yes,because number of tornadoes is the appropriate measure in this situation.
• B)Yes,because Texas is one of the largest states.
• C)No,because Texas is larger than almost every other state.Number of square miles should also be taken into account.
• D)No,because Texas has a very high population,and you need to report tornados per capita.

---

Definitions:

Patterns

Recurrent designs or sequences observed in data or phenomena.

Content Analysis Coding Scheme

A systematic framework for interpreting and categorizing textual information in research, often used to analyze communication patterns.

Defensible

Something that can be supported or justified by evidence or reasoning, often used in the context of arguments or conclusions.

KWIC

Key word in context. This content analysis term refers to the display of a word and the words surrounding it.