Question

select all that apply
which of the following are reasons to study statistics? more than one answer may be correct.
□ complex statistics will impress those who are less knowledgeable.
□ statistical knowledge is needed to understand the world and be conversant in your career.
□ statistics are used to make personal and professional decisions
□ data is collected everywhere, and statistics is needed to translate that data into useful information.

Explanation:

• The first option is not a valid academic or practical reason to study statistics, as the goal is not to impress others.
• Statistical knowledge helps interpret real-world data and is critical for career competence across many fields.
• Statistics provides frameworks to analyze information for informed personal and work-related choices.
• Proliferation of data requires statistical methods to convert raw data into actionable insights.

Answer:

B. Statistical knowledge is needed to understand the world and be conversant in your career.
C. Statistics are used to make personal and professional decisions
D. Data is collected everywhere, and statistics is needed to translate that data into useful information.