While statistics can be powerful and add to an argument, as Lapakko points out in Chapter 4 there can be many issues with them as well. To demonstrate your knowledge of both the power and the dangers of statistics, please locate a recent example and explain why for each. NOTE: My example below is just meant to provide an idea of how to think about the activity. You will want and need to elaborate on your reasoning. A solid three to four sentences on each should be your goal.

Meaning, you want to locate a recent statistic that is sound and demonstrates the impact or magnitude of an event. For a positive example, over 1 million people lost power because of Hurricane Helena with an explanation about how this shows the extent of the issue. For a negative/dangerous statistic, you could point to the issues with comparing the prices of gas from 2020 to today's.