Discussion Questions

Learning Goal: I’m working on a statistics question and need support to help me learn.

Question 1

Discuss the difference between statistics as numerical facts and statistics as a discipline or field of study.

Question 2

What are the strengths and weaknesses of the mean (average) as the measure of the center of the distribution of values for a variable?

Additional Info:
Two accurate responses are posted per question (one to the instructor’s question and at least one to another student’s response); comment on another student’s response adds significantly to the discussion by suggesting alternative solutions, pointing out problems, or even totally disagreeing; student’s position is supported by reasons. Posts are of high quality, timely, stimulate further discussion, reflect appropriate application of the principles or concepts, and supportive of other students.

I will send you a students response so you can respond to it once you have successfully answered both questions.