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Assignment:

This is primarily a participation-based assignment. You are required to answer TWO of the following questions.

The answer should be two or three sentences long, error free, and well-focused. The response should be respectful, constructive and relevant. Derogatory and/or demeaning comments will automatically be given a mark of zero. You will receive a mark out of 2, based on the quality of your answer and response.

• What is an example of the use of statistics to make predictions and decisions in our daily lives?
• How is a sample classified as biased? Why is a biased sample not useful as evidence to support a conclusion?
• What are two questions to ask about a sample to determine whether it is reliable?
• What is the difference between a fact and a statistical generalization?
• Explain the statement: "The strength of a conclusion is based on the quality of evidence used to support the conclusion." Use examples in your explanation.
• Are there cases when a small sample can provide sufficient research data? Explain your answer.
• How does a sample from a controlled study differ from a sample from a poll? Use an example of each in your explanation.
• How does a control group help us to evaluate the significance of the data gathered from a study? Be specific.
• How are blind and double-blind studies used to guard against bias?
• Discuss several ways that reasoning by analogy is useful

Derogatory and/or demeaning comments will automatically be given a mark of zero. You will receive a mark out of 2, based on the quality of your answer and response.