What’s it all about?
In the age of growing amount of information that is so readily accessible, statistics is used to give credibility to data. But how credible are these statistics?
To be an intelligent consumer of statistics, your first reflex must be to question the statistics that you encounter. The British Prime Minister Benjamin Disraeli is quoted by Mark Twain as having said, “There are three kinds of lies — lies, damned lies, and statistics.” This quote reminds us why it is so important to understand statistics.
So let us invite you to reform your statistical habits from now on. No longer will you blindly accept numbers or findings. Instead, you will begin to think about the numbers, their sources, and most importantly, the procedures used to generate them.
What will we cover?
In the class we will learn to:
- Understand the importance of statistics
- Identify common statistic misconceptions
- Learn to interpret graphs and create your own statistically accurate graphs
Who will be teaching?
Sheenal is not only a consumer of statistics but also a creator. Her 9-5 job involves interpreting data and developing accurate insights.