What Guidelines Should You Follow When Using Statistics in a Speech

question 9

Multiple Choice

What guidelines should you follow when using statistics in a speech?

• A)Use reliable,authoritative,unbiased sources for your statistics.
• B)Use statistics that are mainly from secondary sources.
• C)Use as many statistics as you can find because they enhance credibility.
• D)Report a statistic down to the last decimal point,to be thorough and accurate.

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Definitions:

Accrued Liabilities

Obligations that a company has incurred but not yet paid for, recognized in accounting to match expenses with the revenues they help to generate.

Indirect Method

A cash flow statement preparation approach that starts with net income and adjusts for non-cash transactions and changes in working capital.

Marketable Securities

Financial instruments that are easily convertible into cash and may include stocks, bonds, and Treasury bills.

Investing Activities

Transactions involving the acquisition or disposal of long-term assets and investments, as reported in a company's cash flow statement.