Article Reviews: Statistics in the News Statistics are all around us. We live in an age of information, and much of that information comes in the form of statistics. Statistics permeate our culture more than most people realize: the odds that the Eagles will win the Super Bowl this year; the poll of who will be the next President of the United States; the distribution of sizes of outfits that J.C. Penny needs to stock in order to neither under- nor over-stock. Even the weather that you hear on the news is based on a statistical analysis of several different meteorological computer simulations. When used properly, statistics can provide information about a topic of interest. When used improperly, whether on accident or by design, statistics can cause more confusion then they alleviate. It is very easy to lie using statistics. Purpose: This assignment is meant to show the students¨« the many uses and mis-uses of statistics while applying the topics covered in the course to date. Format: This paper must be scholarly, properly cited, and in APA format. The written body of this paper (excluding cover page, abstract page, references, appendices, etc.) should be 600-900 words (2-3 pages). NB: one page with a few lines on the second page does NOT count as two pages. Sources MUST be properly cited using APA format. Simply putting a website address IS NOT properly citing. If using a print article that cannot be found online, please scan it in and attach it as an appendix. Assignment: Find an article in the news that uses statistics, either in a print newspaper or online, that is comprehensible to the general public (specialized scientific or other scholarly work excluded). Discuss the statistical practices and analyses used. How does the article use statistics to make a point? Do you think that the statistics used are valid? Do you think the article is biased? Could the statistics have been handled better? Would you do anything different? In 600-900 words, briefly summarize the article, discuss the statistics used, and indicate if you agree with the conclusions drawn based on the statistics presented. Assessment For a custom paper on the above topic, place your order now! What We Offer: On-time delivery guarantee PhD-level writers Automatic plagiarism check 100% money-back guarantee 100% Privacy and Confidentiality High Quality custom-written papers
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