According to the chapter, what is the mathematical subfield that gathers, analyzes, and makes inferences about collected data?
Explanation
This question tests the precise definition of 'statistics' as a form of support and an academic field, as outlined in the chapter.
Other questions
In the context of public speaking, what term refers to the range of strategies used to develop the central idea and specific purpose by providing corroborating evidence?
What are the three primary reasons provided for using support in a speech?
What are the four characteristics a speaker should use to evaluate support options to ensure they do not detract from credibility?
According to the definition provided by Bruce D. Weinstein, what are the two senses of expertise?
What is the general rule of thumb recommended for the currency of information for most topics?
What term is defined as a predisposition or preconception of a topic that prevents impartiality?
Which type of definition specifically states how a word is used within a particular language, such as one found in a dictionary?
When a speaker uses a story about the lack of communication from Union Carbide during the 1984 Bhopal tragedy to illustrate what not to do in crisis management, what type of example is being used?
According to communication scholar Walter Fisher, what are humans considered to be, which makes narratives a powerful form of support?
What is the primary difference between expert testimony and eyewitness testimony?
Which type of analogy compares two ideas or objects from two different classes, such as comparing a new airplane to an eagle?
In the structure of an argument, what is the term for a statement designed to provide support or evidence?
What ethical misstep is described as finding support that says exactly what a speaker wants it to say, despite the overwhelming majority of evidence saying the opposite?
What are the five forms that support can take in a speech, as listed in the 'Forms of Speech Support' section?
Which tool is recommended to determine the adequacy of a speech's support by starting with the conclusion and logically working backward?
In the three-step process for presenting support orally, what is the 'setup'?
What is defined as a speaker's ability to present information in a striking, exciting manner with the goal of making the speech more memorable?
Which type of definition is assigned to a word or term by the person who coins it for the first time, such as the 'Peter Principle'?
What type of narrative is defined as a story designed purely to delight an audience and transport them from their daily concerns?
A speaker compares a new start-up fast-food brand to established brands like McDonald's and Subway to argue for its potential success. What kind of analogy is being used?
In the final step of the three-step process for presenting support, 'analysis,' what must the speaker do after summarizing the support and relating it to the argument?
What is the term for a specific situation, problem, or story designed to help illustrate a principle, method, or phenomenon, making an abstract idea more concrete?
When a speaker mentions a press release for new software as an instance of corporate communication that is NOT crisis management, what type of example is being used?
Which form of speech support involves condensing or encapsulating an entire text, rather than singling out a specific line or section?
To avoid misusing statistics, the chapter recommends doing three things. Two of them are being honest and evaluating sources. What is the third recommendation?
What term refers to any drawn or visual representation of an object or process used as a form of support in a speech?
The chapter offers five suggestions for using quotations in a speech. One suggestion is to keep them to a minimum. What is another one of the suggestions?
What is one of the four tips provided for using paraphrases effectively in a speech?
In the argument example about fast food and diabetes, 'Eating fast food has been linked to childhood obesity' serves what role?
When a speaker uses a definition designed to motivate an audience to think in a specific manner about a word, such as relabeling 'estate tax' as 'death tax,' which type of definition is being employed?
What is the primary drawback of using examples as support, as mentioned in the text?
What is a key ethical responsibility a speaker has when sharing a narrative?
Which of the following is NOT listed as a guideline for avoiding support-manipulation?
What is the third and final step of the three-step process for using support orally in a speech, which many speakers forget?
What is the key difference between a figurative analogy and a literal analogy?
To sift through support effectively, the chapter suggests using a variety of support types, checking for relevance, not going overboard, and not manipulating support. What is another key suggestion provided?
When giving the 'setup' for a piece of evidence, what information about the source might a speaker need to provide?
According to the chapter, why is it important to evaluate eyewitness testimony for credibility?
What are the four types of examples used as support discussed in the chapter?
What is the primary purpose of a persuasive definition?
Which of the following would be an example of a lexical definition?
What does the chapter suggest is one of the quickest ways for a speaker to lose credibility regarding the accuracy of their support?
What is the purpose of using a negative example in a speech?
When should a speaker use a summary as a form of support?
What is the primary danger of relying too heavily on figurative analogies for support?
According to the chapter, what is the 'conclusion' in the context of a logical argument?
One of the guidelines for sifting through support is to use variety. Why is this considered important?
When a speaker wants to analyze something said within a quotation, depending on the exact wording, which form of support should be used?
What is the primary function of an informative narrative?