Calvin is giving a speech in his public speaking class. He wants to know if his audience members (his classmates) smoke or not. However, he does not want to ask them if they do because he wants his speech topic to be a surprise and he's unsure if they'll answer honestly. Calvin could discover this information by __________________.
A) conducting a school-wide survey
B) asking a representative
C) informally observing them
D) receiving statistical data on the Internet

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Informally observing them would be the best option as it provides Calvin with the opportunity to observe his classmates' behavior without asking direct questions that might make them uncomfortable. Surveys and statistical data may not accurately represent his specific audience, and asking a representative may also not provide accurate information.

Calvin Is Giving a Speech in His Public Speaking Class