1.2 - Reliability of Statistical Data
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Practice Questions
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What mode of transport has lower casualty rates?
💡 Hint: Think about statistical data on accidents.
Name one reason why data reliability may differ between countries.
💡 Hint: Consider the development status of a country.
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What is the primary misconception about air travel?
💡 Hint: Think about who reports on transportation safety.
True or False: Statistics are always reflective of personal experiences.
💡 Hint: Remember how we discussed perception vs. reality.
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Using current data, analyze whether the perception about flying being more dangerous than driving holds true for the last decade.
💡 Hint: Look for government or transportation safety reports.
Critically reflect on how misuse of statistics can lead to public panic, using a recent event like the COVID-19 pandemic as a case study.
💡 Hint: Consider examples of how data was presented in media.
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