Dr. Martinez received a grant to fund an enriched statistics education program for first-generation college freshmen. Which of the following is MOST LIKELY one of Dr. Martinez's goals?
A) She aims to increase intuitive thinking skills among the freshmen.
B) She aims to increase the prevalence of System I thinking.
C) She aims to increase the prevalence of System II thinking.
D) She aims to decrease the prevalence of System II thinking.

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Dr. Martinez's goals most likely include increasing the prevalence of System II thinking, which involves more analytical and deliberate thinking processes. This type of thinking is especially important in statistics and other quantitative fields. Intuitive thinking (A) and System I thinking (B) are less likely to be emphasized in a statistics education program. Dr. Martinez would not aim to decrease the prevalence of System II thinking (D).

Dr Martinez Received a Grant to Fund an Enriched Statistics