Math - Speech or Presentation Example

Introduction The problems chosen require natural as well as analytical response to portions where statistical figures are either missing or improperly applied. In the first problem, the claim of skincare product ad is expected to be spotted of misleading representation according to the clarity of statement by parts. With the second, the survey query is meant to be justified on why the question may be susceptible of bearing potential errors in conclusion through the manner by which the answerer treats its ambiguity.

In an ad for moisturizing lotion, the following claim is made: “ . it’s the #1 dermatologist recommended brand.”What is misleading about the claim? (Sobecki et al., p. 810).Type: Misrepresentation by Using Confusing WordsComment: The use of the terms ‘dermatologist recommended’ puts the public under the impression that the moisturizing lotion must have undergone extensive tests and use by a collective group of skin specialists when no actual number of professionals is stated.

On the assumption that people are generally aware that dermatologists constitute a credible skincare authority, the ad necessitates no more of essential statistical details to support the claim. ‘Dermatologist’ is taken to mean a group, especially an adequate number of skincare experts though the ad does not specify whether it is singular or plural so that a critical consumer may ask ‘what if only one dermatologist had the opportunity to test the lotion?’ or if there were several others, ‘why are such facts excluded where at least mentioning a ratio x number out of y number will do?’. So then it appears as if the insufficient information is intended for a strategic marketing to catch the public’s interest toward buying the product immediately.

Explain why the survey question “Do you think that it is not important to give extra tutoring to students who are not failing?” might lead to an erroneous conclusion (812).Type: Misrepresentation by Using Double NegativesExplanation: Apparently, the use of double negatives in this case makes the question itself biased in a way that it directs the public to understand that tutoring services are not only meant for students who fail in class. This could result to a range of interpretations where some may readily be swayed to consider that it is important for being an ‘extra’ rather than a ‘mandatory’ task so that because of this loose sense of obligation, people take chances of closing agreement to that option.

On another occasion, the query may not be a good measure of obtaining reliable survey outcomes since its statement is more imperative than interrogative, as in demanding to be understood in the light of its implied position. Furthermore, instead of taking one’s original stand on the matter, the person might be misled to an ambiguous thought about ‘extra tutoring’ where it is possible to think that students who pass may need tutoring for an additional activity or it is also possible to assume that they are already being tutored but may be in need to continue with the program.

If the person conducting the survey fails to explain the true meaning of the question, this certainly would yield erroneous output based on conclusions produced. Conclusion The first problem has shown with evidence how confusing words may help establish an enticing propaganda for a skincare commodity. Similarly, the second problem has demonstrated how double negatives within queries may likely create variable responses leading to data of errors due to misinterpretation of the query itself. Out of these exercises, one would observe that often, statistical misrepresentations are intentionally utilized for marketing claims or ideas that improve an organization’s economy or advocacy.

ReferenceSobecki, Dave et al. (2010). Math in Our World. 2nd ed. McGraw-Hill Science/Engineering/Math.