Unit 4-2-1: Writing-Facts and Statistics

• A fact is something that is objectively verifiable.
• A statistics is a numerical facts which presents significant

information about a given subject.

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▲Statistics in writing is often found in academic writing and public commentary.

A good site to learn how to use statistics in your writing

http://www.unc.edu/depts/weweb/handouts/statistics.html

▲ Statistics in writing can give readers a general description of almost anything.