Hector believes his co-worker, Kristen, is using illegal drugs. Since both he and Kristen are surgeons, Hector is concerned that Kristen’s drug usage could result in injury to a patient. He tells the chief surgeon, Franklin. 1) Was Hector’s “statement” a statement of fact? ______________ 2) What… show more Hector believes his co-worker, Kristen, is using illegal drugs. Since both he and Kristen are surgeons, Hector is concerned that Kristen’s drug usage could result in injury to a patient. He tells the chief surgeon, Franklin.

1) Was Hector’s “statement” a statement of fact? ______________

2) What is the “fact?” Kristen______using drugs

3) Is that fact provable? ________

4) If the fact is provable, how so? She______be tested

5) Was the statement published? ________

6) If so, to whom?______

7) Is that enough people?_____

8) How many people must the statement be communicated to?_______