An advertisement for a pick-up truck states that it is 30% more powerful than its competitor. This is an example of
A) changing the subject
B) detached statistics
C) suspect samples
D) ambiguous averages

Question

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This is an example of detached statistics, as there is no specific comparison or measurement given for the "power" of either truck, making it difficult to accurately assess the validity of the claim.

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