In a speech supporting taxpayer funding of the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA), U.S. Representative Claudine Schneider argued, "In the 25-year history of the NEA, fewer than 25 grants out of some 85,000 have even caused a stir

That is, less than one-quarter of one-tenth of 1 percent." Rep. Schneider is relying on what kind of supporting material?
a. comparison
b. examples
c. narration
d. statistics

d

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

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Harvey is a new father. If he wishes to be a particularly concerned parent and try to identify when his new baby is in pain, which common facial movement(s) should he not interpret as pain?

a. lowering of the brows b. eyes wide open c. vertical wrinkles at the side of the nose d. an open mouth

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