Question 1

How can you use statistics effectively in public speaking? Provide at least three guidelines.

Accepted Answer

Check for accuracy, verify them, make su

Question 2

Nina is giving an oral citation for a reference book in her speech on common plant diseases and pests. Which of the following pieces of information must Nina include?

Accepted Answer

A)  the publisher 
B)  the qualifications of the author 
C)  the date of publication 
D)  the book length 
A)  the publisher 
B)  the qualifications of the author 
C)  the date of publication 
D)  the book length

Question 3

Which of the following is a characteristic of popular sources?

Accepted Answer

A)  They cite all sources supporting the research. 
B)  They use very technical language. 
C)  They aim to educate specialists. 
D)  They are written by journalists. 
A)  They cite all sources supporting the research. 
B)  They use very technical language. 
C)  They aim to educate specialists. 
D)  They are written by journalists.

Question 4

Prestige testimony is testimony from a person the audiencerecognizes as an expert in a field related to your topic.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Which of the following is NOT a guideline for using statistics?

Accepted Answer

A)  Make sure your statistics are accurate. 
B)  Avoid or simplify complicated statistics. 
C)  Use statistics with stories, illustrations, or anecdotes. 
D)  Gloss over any biases in the source of the statistic. 
A)  Make sure your statistics are accurate. 
B)  Avoid or simplify complicated statistics. 
C)  Use statistics with stories, illustrations, or anecdotes. 
D)  Gloss over any biases in the source of the statistic.

Question 6

Robin used a published study in her speech on stem cell research, only to find out later that this study had recently been declared invalid in the news. In this example, Robin's support material has a problem in regards to

Accepted Answer

A)  accuracy. 
B)  completeness. 
C)  relevance. 
D)  timelessness. 
A)  accuracy. 
B)  completeness. 
C)  relevance. 
D)  timelessness.

Question 7

Which of the following is NOT true in regard to the use of extended examples?

Accepted Answer

A)  They are also called anecdotes. 
B)  They allow the audience to linger on the vivid images created in the example. 
C)  They need to fit together and be plausible in the eyes of the audience. 
D)  You can use several in a row to demonstrate frequency. 
A)  They are also called anecdotes. 
B)  They allow the audience to linger on the vivid images created in the example. 
C)  They need to fit together and be plausible in the eyes of the audience. 
D)  You can use several in a row to demonstrate frequency.

Question 8

Lawrence cited an original research report in his speech that was published in Communication Education. He was using a secondary source.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

The_____________ is the number that occurs the most in your set of numbers.

Accepted Answer

A)  set 
B)  middle value 
C)  mode 
D)  mean 
A)  set 
B)  middle value 
C)  mode 
D)  mean

Question 10

Crosby needs to find a primary source to use in his speech. Which of the following would be an appropriate source for Crosby?

Accepted Answer

A)  an original research report 
B)  a newspaper article 
C)  a magazine article 
D)  a book review 
A)  an original research report 
B)  a newspaper article 
C)  a magazine article 
D)  a book review

Question 11

Which of the following statements about using personal knowledge in your speech is TRUE?

Accepted Answer

A)  It detracts from your ethos. 
B)  It should be used as your primary source throughout your speech. 
C)  It can be an excellent source of definitions, facts, and emotional appeal. 
D)  Use only when other sources are unavailable. 
A)  It detracts from your ethos. 
B)  It should be used as your primary source throughout your speech. 
C)  It can be an excellent source of definitions, facts, and emotional appeal. 
D)  Use only when other sources are unavailable.

Question 12

What is the mode in the following set of numbers: 3, 5, 13, 17, 17, 19, 21?

Accepted Answer

A)  13 
B)  21 
C)  19.53 
D)  17 
A)  13 
B)  21 
C)  19.53 
D)  17

Question 13

Which of the following is a characteristic of scholarly sources?

Accepted Answer

A)  They discuss and research a topic at length. 
B)  They use common language. 
C)  They often cite no sources. 
D)  They aim to educate or entertain the general public. 
A)  They discuss and research a topic at length. 
B)  They use common language. 
C)  They often cite no sources. 
D)  They aim to educate or entertain the general public.

Question 14

Define statistics and explain the difference between descriptive statistics and inferential statistics. Explain at least five rules for using statistics effectively.

Accepted Answer

Statistics is the study of collecting, o

Question 15

________________aim to draw conclusions about a larger population by making estimates based on a smaller sample of that population.

Accepted Answer

A)  Inferential statistics 
B)  Extended examples 
C)  Primary sources 
D)  Literal statistics 
A)  Inferential statistics 
B)  Extended examples 
C)  Primary sources 
D)  Literal statistics

Question 16

Facts are brief explanations designed to inform your audience about something unfamiliar.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

____________attempt to summarize characteristics of a population or a larger quantity of data.

Accepted Answer

A)  Medians 
B)  Descriptive statistics 
C)  Extended examples 
D)  Figurative analogies 
A)  Medians 
B)  Descriptive statistics 
C)  Extended examples 
D)  Figurative analogies

Question 18

Describe what is missing from the following oral citations:
Book-According to Body for Life, good fats include safflower oil, sesame oil, canola oil, and the fat in avocados.
Magazine-An article in the Saturday Evening Post pointed out that it is important to protect your skin from UVA & UVB exposure, the extremes of heat and cold as well as air pollution if you want to reduce your risk of skin cancer and wrinkles.
Web site-According to the Red Cross, when swimming it is important to swim in designated areas supervised by lifeguards, to always swim with a buddy, and to not allow anyone to swim alone

Accepted Answer

Book-It needs to be identified as a book

Question 19

Which of the following is TRUE in regard to expert testimony?

Accepted Answer

A)  It comes from a person the audience recognizes as an expert. 
B)  It tends to be less credible logically. 
C)  If the person giving the testimony is famous, the audience will deem him/her to be credible. 
D)  It has strong emotional appeal. 
A)  It comes from a person the audience recognizes as an expert. 
B)  It tends to be less credible logically. 
C)  If the person giving the testimony is famous, the audience will deem him/her to be credible. 
D)  It has strong emotional appeal.

Question 20

Explain what it means to be enthusiastic about your sources.

Accepted Answer

The speaker should indicate he

How can you use statistics effectively in public speaking? Provide at least three guidelines.

Nina is giving an oral citation for a reference book in her speech on common plant diseases and pests. Which of the following pieces of information must Nina include?

Which of the following is a characteristic of popular sources?

Prestige testimony is testimony from a person the audiencerecognizes as an expert in a field related to your topic.

Which of the following is NOT a guideline for using statistics?

Robin used a published study in her speech on stem cell research, only to find out later that this study had recently been declared invalid in the news. In this example, Robin's support material has a problem in regards to

Which of the following is NOT true in regard to the use of extended examples?

Lawrence cited an original research report in his speech that was published in Communication Education. He was using a secondary source.

The_____________ is the number that occurs the most in your set of numbers.

Crosby needs to find a primary source to use in his speech. Which of the following would be an appropriate source for Crosby?

Which of the following statements about using personal knowledge in your speech is TRUE?

What is the mode in the following set of numbers: 3, 5, 13, 17, 17, 19, 21?

Which of the following is a characteristic of scholarly sources?

Define statistics and explain the difference between descriptive statistics and inferential statistics. Explain at least five rules for using statistics effectively.

________________aim to draw conclusions about a larger population by making estimates based on a smaller sample of that population.

Facts are brief explanations designed to inform your audience about something unfamiliar.

____________attempt to summarize characteristics of a population or a larger quantity of data.

Which of the following is TRUE in regard to expert testimony?

Explain what it means to be enthusiastic about your sources.

Overview of Public Speaking

Getting to Know Your Audience and Situation

Selecting Your Topic and Purpose

Locating Support Material

Outlining Your Speech

Organizing the Speech Body

Introducing and Concluding Your Speech

Using Language Successfully

Delivering Your Speech

Using Presentation Aids

Listening

Evaluating Speeches

The Informative Speech

Tools for Persuading

The Persuasive Speech

Speeches for Special Events

On-The-Job Speaking

Speaking in Small Groups

Filters

Exam 5: Selecting and Testing Support Material

How can you use statistics effectively in public speaking? Provide at least three guidelines.

Nina is giving an oral citation for a reference book in her speech on common plant diseases and pests. Which of the following pieces of information must Nina include?

Which of the following is a characteristic of popular sources?

Prestige testimony is testimony from a person the audiencerecognizes as an expert in a field related to your topic.

Which of the following is NOT a guideline for using statistics?

Robin used a published study in her speech on stem cell research, only to find out later that this study had recently been declared invalid in the news. In this example, Robin's support material has a problem in regards to

Which of the following is NOT true in regard to the use of extended examples?

Lawrence cited an original research report in his speech that was published in Communication Education. He was using a secondary source.

The_____________ is the number that occurs the most in your set of numbers.

Crosby needs to find a primary source to use in his speech. Which of the following would be an appropriate source for Crosby?

Which of the following statements about using personal knowledge in your speech is TRUE?

What is the mode in the following set of numbers: 3, 5, 13, 17, 17, 19, 21?

Which of the following is a characteristic of scholarly sources?

Define statistics and explain the difference between descriptive statistics and inferential statistics. Explain at least five rules for using statistics effectively.

________________aim to draw conclusions about a larger population by making estimates based on a smaller sample of that population.

Facts are brief explanations designed to inform your audience about something unfamiliar.

____________attempt to summarize characteristics of a population or a larger quantity of data.

Which of the following is TRUE in regard to expert testimony?

Explain what it means to be enthusiastic about your sources.

Overview of Public Speaking

Getting to Know Your Audience and Situation

Selecting Your Topic and Purpose

Locating Support Material

Outlining Your Speech

Organizing the Speech Body

Introducing and Concluding Your Speech

Using Language Successfully

Delivering Your Speech

Using Presentation Aids

Listening

Evaluating Speeches

The Informative Speech

Tools for Persuading

The Persuasive Speech

Speeches for Special Events

On-The-Job Speaking

Speaking in Small Groups

Filters