The local newspaper reports that bullying is rampant and that more than 90 percent of local children have been bullied.The school district newsletter,however,reports that the number of victims of bullying are quite low.It is most likely that:
A)the school district is covering up the severity of the problem.
B)each source is defining "bullying" in a different way.
C)the local newspaper is using sensational journalism to sell papers.
D)each source is making up their own statistics.

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The discrepancy in the reports could be due to differing definitions of what constitutes bullying. The local newspaper could be using a broader definition, while the school district may have a more specific one. It is less likely that one source is completely fabricating statistics or that the school district is covering up the severity of the problem without any evidence. The possibility of sensational journalism cannot be ruled out entirely, but it is not the most likely explanation.

The Local Newspaper Reports That Bullying Is Rampant and That