Which of the following is an accurate statement concerning the reporting of quantitative data?
A)People are not usually interested in proportions or ratios, because they are confusing.
B)When tabulating research results of opinions and preferences, reporting exact statistics to the most accurate decimal point is necessary to avoid distortion in interpretation.
C)Common language reduces difficult figures to the "common denominators" of language and ideas.
D)Common language is specific to indicators of actual count or quantity.

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Common language is important in reporting quantitative data as it allows complex figures to be presented in a way that is easy to understand and interpret for the general public. This helps to avoid confusion and improve accuracy in reporting. Options A and B are both incorrect, as people are often interested in proportions and ratios and reporting exact statistics to multiple decimal points can actually lead to distortion in interpretation. Option D is also incorrect, as common language can be used to describe both actual count and quantity, as well as other forms of quantitative data such as percentages and ratios.

Which of the Following Is an Accurate Statement Concerning the Reporting