Discussion Post: Controversy & Debate
Read the article: Can People Lie with Statistics?
Answer all three questions under "What Do You Think" in your essay
Your essay should be at least 3 to 5 pages.
What Do You Think?
1) Why do you think people are so quick to accept "statistics" as true?
2) From a scientific point of view, is spinning the truth acceptable? Is this practice OK from a critical approach, in which someone is trying to advance social change?
3) Find a news story on some social issues that you think presents biased data or conclusions. What are the biases?
The response must include a reference list. Using Times New Roman 12 pnt font, double-space, one-inch margins, and APA style of writing and citations.