Why do you think statistics often has a bad name? Why do you think people often feel that “the statistics do not apply to me”? Has your increased knowledge of statistics changed your attitude or behavior?

Statistics

Watch the Video (link) https://mediaplayer.pearsoncmg.com/assets/NYAAn56VftwGbMiYYF91JjUmv14SaFRO

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The video makes the point that though nobody wants to think that they are a statistic, acting as if you are a statistic can help you make better decisions. That said, statisticians should never forget that the numbers they analyze correspond to real people, who have friends, relatives, and stories to tell.

Option 3: Respond to the following questions.

Why do you think statistics often has a bad name?
Why do you think people often feel that “the statistics do not apply to me”?
Has your increased knowledge of statistics changed your attitude or behavior?
Briefly discuss your changed attitude or behavior the context of a specific example.