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Americans, even those who attend good schools, do not understand statistical claims. This leaves them susceptible to all kinds of flim flam, especially when th

• DoofusOfDeath 9y ago
  > Americans, even those who attend good schools, do not understand statistical claims. I'm having some difficulty understanding your statement. Would you mind clarifying a few things? - Do you mean all Americans, or just some? - When you say "do not understand", what do you mean by that? - I'm unclear as to why you specifically mentioned Americans. Are you comparing them to some other group(s)? And if so, which one(s)?
  • wellboy 9y ago
    He means 80% of Americans probably, not 100% and that that is a lot more than in any other demographic in the western world. Be aware, 60% of Republicans belie e that the earth really is only 6,000 years old. By not understanding he means that, that they don't understand that they don't understand that in distribution when traits are different on a average that that doesn't mean that in one group all individuals of one groups have stronger or weaker traits than individuals of the other group.
  • Digory 9y ago
    >I'm having some difficulty understanding your statement. Heh. I rest my case. But, to respond directly: of course, I'm speaking colloquially to suggest many Americans. I specifically mention Americans because this discussion is about an American suing an American company, in a kerfuffle over American ideals (and law) of sex nondiscrimination. American education norms seem to leave even bright people susceptible to deep confusion when claims are based on statistics.
    • DoofusOfDeath 9y ago
      > Heh. I rest my case. I'm Irish.