1.2. Reliability of Statistical Data

Try these first

1. 1.

   What mode of transport has lower casualty rates?

   Hint

   Think about statistical data on accidents.

2. 2.

   Name one reason why data reliability may differ between countries.

   Hint

   Consider the development status of a country.

3. 3.

   What is the primary misconception about air travel?

   • It is safer than road travel
   • It is riskier than road travel
   • It has the most fatal accidents

   Hint

   Think about who reports on transportation safety.

4. 4.

   True or False: Statistics are always reflective of personal experiences.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Remember how we discussed perception vs. reality.

5. 5.

   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.

6. 6.

   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.