week 2 discussion math 300
Week 2 Discussion
H.G. Wells once said, “Statistical thinking will one day be as necessary for efficient citizenship as the ability to read and write!†Take a position on whether you agree or disagree with this statement, and provide a rationale for your response.
Peer’s discussion is below in which I’ll need to provide a response too.
RE: Week 2 Discussion
Hello Class and Professor,
At first glance one would think how could statistics be just as important as reading and writing. Now have somewhat of a better understanding of statistical thinking, statistics plays some type of role in many of the things we do in our every day lives. We use a trial and error approach as we navigate through life. We use certain phones, laptops, body wash, lotion, etc. based on research, weather it be research of our own or word of mouth. Before this class, I probably would have disagreed with this statement, now I would have to say that I agree. Especially now more than every, in getting us through this pandemic. Statistics allows for the CDC and health care industry to know how many people are suffering from COVID-19, how many have dies, and how many have recovered. This same statistical thinking and will help when it comes to coming up with a cure.
