Facts and Statistics

I find that giving facts and statistics are most affective when you are trying to persuade the audience to believe or do something one way. They may help because it will show the audience that you did your research and make your speech more believable in a way. No one for example will buy a $200 tooth brush unless there is research and logic behind why they should spend so much on a tooth brush. However, in order to do so, you must research the opposing side or in this case the regular $4 dollar one and see what difference there are between the two. When giving facts and statistics, it will not be helpful if you do not research the other or opposing side because it will make the audience question you and they may just look at it as a scam. Either way, I believe that looking into both sides of the story so to say, will make your speech seem a lot more believable and reliable.