Miami Dade College Misuse of Statistics Discussion

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Miami Dade College

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Find an article about the misuse of statistics and share what you have learned from the article. Then, find an example of when statistics were misused/skewed and state the reason why you think the statistics were reported that way.

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The Misuse of Statistics
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The Misuse of Statistics
In studies, statistics are vital tools used to assess relationships. However, it is common for
these tools to be misused either inadvertently or conspicuously. Some studies misuse statistics
from lack of planning or ignorance while others do so to achieve a specified result. According to
Thiese, Arnold, and Walker (2015), the frequent in...


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