As a source the reporter uses a graph that states the average number of firearms per owner is 4.5. If the reporter created a headline that every person in the united states owns more than 2 firearms. Should the editor accept the headline ? I am thinking no, because it is not giving the amount of firearm owners that was polled, which would need to be compared to the amount of adults in the United States. Am I correct or incorrect ? am I missing anything
You're right.
We have no idea from this information how many gun owners there are in the United States.
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You are correct in thinking that the headline may not be accurate or adequately supported by the information given. In order to determine if the editor should accept the headline, we need to consider a few factors.
First, let's analyze the information provided by the reporter: the average number of firearms per owner is stated as 4.5. However, this alone does not provide sufficient evidence to conclude that every person in the United States owns more than 2 firearms.
To evaluate the headline, we need additional information such as the total number of firearm owners polled or the sample size, and then compare it to the total number of adults in the United States. By knowing the sample size and the total population, we can determine whether the average number of firearms per owner is representative of the entire population.
If the sample size is small and not representative of the entire population, it would not be accurate to assume that every person in the United States owns more than 2 firearms based on this limited information. Therefore, the headline would not be appropriate without further clarification or data.
In conclusion, you have correctly identified the need for more information to support the headline. Without the number of firearm owners polled or their representation in relation to the total adult population, it is difficult to determine the accuracy of the statement.