Interpreting Statistical Summaries
Critically analyze statistics and graphs presented in the media. Students will identify bias, misleading representations, and the impact of sample size.
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Critically analyze statistics and graphs presented in the media. Students will identify bias, misleading representations, and the impact of sample size.
Key Questions
- How can graphs be manipulated to be misleading?
- What should we look for when evaluating statistical claims in the news?
- How does sample size and selection bias affect the reliability of a survey?
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