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Section 1-4

Objectives Understand the practical and ethical concerns that arise when conducting a study

Uses of Statistics Describe data Compare two or more data sets Determine if a relationship exists between variables Test hypothesis (educated guess) Make estimates about population characteristics Predict past or future behavior of data Use of statistics can be impressive to employers.

Almost all fields of human endeavor benefit from the application of statistical method; however, the misuses of statistics are just as abundant, if not more so! “There are three types of lies---lies, damn lies, and statistics” Benjamin Disraeli “Figures don’t lie, but liars figure” “Statistics can be used to support anything --- especially statisticians” Franklin P. Jones

Sources of Misuse There are two main sources of misuse of statistics: Evil intent on part of a dishonest researcher Unintentional errors (stupidity) on part of a researcher who does not know any better

Misuses of Statistics Samples Voluntary-response sample (or self-selected sample) One in which the subjects themselves decide whether to be included---creates built-in bias Telephone call-in polls (radio) Mail-in polls Internet polls Small Samples Too few subjects used Convenience Not representative since subjects can be easily accessed

Misuses of Statistics Survey Questions Loaded Questions---unintentional wording to elicit a desired response Order of Questions Nonresponse (Refusal)—subject refuses to answer questions Questioning Technique—facial expression, tone of voice, or physical proximity could affect response Self-Interest ---Sponsor of the survey could enjoy monetary gains from the results

Misuses of Statistics Precise Numbers People believe this implies accuracy Implied Connections Correlation and Causality –when we find a statistical association between two variables, we cannot conclude that one of the variables is the cause of (or directly affects) the other variable