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waynest

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on: Jul 2, 2018
Marcus wishes to determine the quality of the statistics he reads. Which of the following pointers would the author of the text likely give Marcus?
 
  a. Trust the headlines.
  b. Investigate the source.
  c. Terms are universally defined.
  d. Accept selective causes.

Question 2

College graduates have an income advantage over high-school dropouts because:
 
  a. They are more likely to use the Internet.
  b. They are older.
  c. They watch more television.
  d. They read fewer newspapers.


bookworm410

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Reply #1 on: Jul 2, 2018
Answer to Question 1

b

Answer to Question 2

a


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