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MATH: Statistics

Subject Guide

Be Careful!

Statistical data and information can be a very powerful tool when presenting ideas and research in either a paper or a speech. They are often used to persuade and convince people when they are confronted with a choice or decision. 

However, statistics and data can be very challenging to understand, utilize, and apply.

  • Whenever you are faced with statistical information you will want to ask:
    • Is this data sufficient? Where does the data come from?
    • Who collected this data?
    • How did they collect the data? What other data is needed?

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Guide created by Laura Pearle.