Question

Which of the following is the best definition of a statistic?

A) A point that you can prove without argument
B) What someone's thoughts, views, or judgments are on a situation
C) Something that is believed by many people
D) A point that is proven through numbers
E) Information that is used incorrectly to support a specific cause

Answer 1

D) A point that is proven through numbers

Step-by-step explanation:

"What someone's thoughts, views, or judgments are on a situation" is the is basic definition of opinion, not fact.

"Something that is believed by many people" can be a myth or religious stories.

"Information that is used incorrectly to support a specific cause" is the misrepresentation of proof and evidence.

"A point that you can prove without argument" isn't wholly correct, as some people will deny the truth and you need to prove you claims.

Statistics are always numbers, like "6,000 people" or "23%", and it's evidence supporting a claim, so "D) A point that is proven through numbers" is the correct answer.

Hope this helps! :D

Answer 2

A) a statistic is an undeniable fact that can’t be argued over because it’s definite and can be proven true easily