An essential part of scientific thinking is not only how to use statistics correctly, but also how to identify the misuse of statistics. Our authors suggest that students should:
A) trust only those statistics that are presented in reputable newspapers and journals.
B) distrust all statistics because they convey a false impression of certainty and are typically wildly inaccurate.
C) ask how the statistic was calculated and what data the statistic is based upon.
D) integrate statistics with "real-life" issues, such as day care, in order to interpret them.
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