This Supplement looks at 7 areas related to the misuse of statistics:
● Suspect samples
● Ambiguous Averages
● Convenient Use of Percentages
● Detached Statistics
● Implied Connections
● Misleading Graphs
● Faulty Survey Questions
TASKS: Please answer the following question as they appear.
1.After studying this material choose one of the seven areas that particularly interests you.
2.Identify two real world examples that in your opinion illustrate misuse in the area you chose.
a) Provide an internet link to the example or discussion of the example.
b) For each example, explain why you think there is a misuse or summarize the discussion of the example. Do not link to a text or lecture notes etc.