What is an example of the use of statistics to make predictions and decisions in our daily lives? 2. How is a sample classified as biased? Why is a biased sample not useful as evidence to support a conclusion?

This discussion relates to your readings of both chapters 4 and 5. You have all of weeks 8 and 9 to complete the task, but don’t leave it to the last minute. The purpose of the discussion is to help you reflect on the use of statistics in inductive arguments. This is primarily a participation-based assignment. You are required to answer ONE of the following questions and respond to ONE answers given by a different student (to a different question) given by another student.  Your answer should be two or three sentences long, error free, and well-focused. Your 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.  1. What is an example of the use of statistics to make predictions and decisions in our daily lives? 2. How is a sample classified as biased? Why is a biased sample not useful as evidence to support a conclusion? 3. What are two questions to ask about a sample to determine whether it is reliable? 4. What is the difference between a fact and a statistical generalization? 5. 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. 6. Are there cases when a small sample can provide sufficient research data? Explain your answer. 7. How does a sample from a controlled study differ from a sample from a poll? Use an example of each in your explanation. 8. How does a control group help us to evaluate the significance of the data gathered from a study? Be specific. 9. How are blind and double-blind studies used to guard against bias?10. Discuss several ways that reasoning by analogy is useful