Question

which is most useful in understanding how the cost of a college education has risen?
○ data and claims
○ data and statistics
○ statistics and social policy
○ statistics and claims

Explanation:

To understand the rise in college education cost, we need empirical evidence. Data provides factual information about costs over time, and statistics help analyze trends (e.g., percentage increases, comparisons). Claims are subjective, and social policy is broader. So data and statistics are most useful.

Answer:

B. data and statistics (assuming the options are labeled A - D with B as data and statistics; if original labels differ, adjust, but based on content, the correct option is the one with "data and statistics")