Watch Video:
“How to Defend Yourself Against Misleading Statistics in the News”: https://youtu.be/tkOeNgoYP6Q
Assignment:
• Please watch the TEDx YouTube video.
• Next, respond to the following questions:
o Have you seen any examples of misleading statistics in the news recently? **Covid deaths and vaccine injuries. Explain.
o Are you more likely to forgive misleading statistics if you agree with their message? No, there should be integrity in journalism/government. Yes, I am acutely aware of how hypocritical that sounds since I use this service to get help with my assignments.
o What questions should we ask when presented with statistical data?
Over the past month, we learned how scientific inquiry is different from everyday ways of knowing and how to critically evaluate the way we make decisions.
o After learning this material, have you noticed yourself thinking differently about problems or asking questions you wouldn't have asked in the past?
o Do you believe that “secular” research methods can be used to assist with “spiritual” problems?
o How has this class influenced your thinking overall?