1. What is an example of the use of statistics to make predictions and decisions in our daily lives?
2. How is a sample classified as biased? Why is a biased sample not useful as evidence to support a conclusion?
3. What are two questions to ask about a sample to determine whether it is reliable?
4. What is the difference between a fact and a statistical generalization?
5. Explain the statement: "The strength of a conclusion is based on the quality of evidence used to support the conclusion." Use examples in your explanation.
6. Are there cases when a small sample can provide sufficient research data? Explain your answer.
7. How does a sample from a controlled study differ from a sample from a poll? Use an example of each in your explanation.
8. How does a control group help us to evaluate the significance of the data gathered from a study? Be specific.
9. How are blind and double-blind studies used to guard against bias?
10. Discuss several ways that reasoning by analogy is useful?