Juanita Recently Told Me That 98% of Businesses Emit Toxins

question 13

Multiple Choice

Juanita recently told me that 98% of businesses emit toxins into the environment. I informed her that I thought that number had to be incorrect because not 98% of businesses are manufacturers. She said, hastily, "well that is the figure the EPA is using". Which method of knowing is Juanita relying upon?

• A) Tradition
• B) Expert authority
• C) Intuition and personal experiences
• D) Scientific method

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