Evaluating Statistical Evidence and Numerical Data
Analyze how numerical data and statistics are used to support claims. Practice evaluating whether numbers are used accurately and persuasively.
Questions
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Which statistical evidence best supports the claim that tutoring raises math achievement?
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Why is '75% of participants showed improvement' stronger evidence than 'many people felt better'?
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Claim: 'Recycling programs reduce municipal waste.' Which statistical evidence is most convincing?
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A claim states '90% of city residents love the new bus schedule,' but the sample size was only 10 people. What is the weakness in this statistic?
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Which data representation provides the strongest support for a water conservation campaign?
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How can a bar graph be misleading when supporting an author's claim?
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Claim: 'Solar energy provides reliable electricity year-round.' Which data set offers the strongest evidence?
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Which statistical study design yields the most reliable evidence?
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Claim: 'Street lighting reduces crime.' Which statistic directly supports this claim?
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A study finds that ice cream sales and shark attacks both increase in July. The author claims eating ice cream causes shark attacks. Why is this conclusion faulty?
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Claim: 'Library renovations increase reading engagement.' Which data points support this claim?
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Claim: 'Compost increases tomato plant yield.' Which numerical evidence is most exact and strong?