Kareem interviews five students about his persuasive speech topic on the legalization of marijuana. Of the five, three support legalization. During his speech, Kareem states, "Three out of five college students believe that marijuana should be legalized." Kareem's dubious research skills lead him to state the misleading data that 60 percent of students support the legalization of marijuana. Kareem is using what type of language?

A. Equivocation
B. Clichés
C. Abstract words
D. Weasel words

Answer: D

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