More damn lies and statistics

Article: More damned lies and statistics: How numbers confuse public issues  (Preface, “People Count,” pp. ix-xviii): What does Best mean by the statement “all statistics are products of social activity; the process sociologists call social construction” (p. xiii)? What are the steps that need to be taken to limit bias in how statistics are understood … Read more

Assignment

What is meant by “political innumeracy”? Do you think a more accurate understanding or greater “numeracy” would significantly impact people‘s attitude towards an understanding of policy 

Sound Argument

The Creating a Sound Argument Workshop , Should be 1 to 2 pages in length. Must include a separate title page with the following: Title of workshop in bold font Space should appear between the title and the rest of the information on the title page. Student’s name Name of institution (University of Arizona Global … Read more

Immigration

How many immigrants does the U.S. allow per year? What are the categories for admission? How are these numbers broken down (who is included and who is not)? What policy changes do you see as having the most effect on current immigration, in your opinion?  (Use your readings and cite specifics)  

Module 8 Reading Assignment

  The Declaration of Independence (Links to an external site.). Please read the Declaration of Independence. After careful reflection, please answer the following questions: In the Declaration of Independence, what do you think is meant by ‘unalienable’ rights? Where do they come from? How are they justified? Please make sure to be specific and carefully explain … Read more

Philosophy W3 reflection

 3 pages. Link to textbook included below and pages and topics included below 1. Overview: In your own words, explain what you learned this week from the textbook readings or from the course assignments (discussion, reading journals, etc.). If someone asked you what you studied this week, what could you tell that person?  2. Vocabulary: List … Read more

Competency 7

  Print out form and watch online training for the OSU TBI Identification Method: Traumatic Brain Injury (osu.edu) (self-paced, 45-60 minutes) This online training instructs individuals on how to screen a client for lifetime history of TBI using the Ohio State University TBI Identification Method (OSU TBI-ID), a 3-5 minute structured interview that is available … Read more