Credibility of a statistic used to support a claim in a speech is enhanced by
A) citing a credible source for the statistic
B) citing a source for the statistic that is objective (no special interest in an outcome)
C) citing a source for the statistic that has a history of accuracy
D) all of the above

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Credibility of a statistic is enhanced by citing a credible source, ensuring the source is objective, and verifying the source has a history of accuracy. All these factors contribute to the reliability and trustworthiness of the statistic used in supporting a claim.

Credibility of a Statistic Used to Support a Claim in a Speech