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> The average citizen doesn't need to craft casual theories, they need to be able to look at them critically Yes, I agree, and this is precisely my point. My e
by jkhdigital 5y ago
> The average citizen doesn't need to craft casual theories, they need to be able to look at them critically
Yes, I agree, and this is precisely my point. My experience with introductory stats was a heavy focus on the technical details, when in fact what would be more effective is focusing on statistical logic.
I’m specifically thinking that something like Judea Pearl’s The Book of Why would be good to introduce early in stats education.
- giantg2 5y agoI think the biggest thing is whether people have a desire to dig deeper or not. I seems there are many people who just want to believe what they are told as long as it matches their beliefs.
- lazide 5y agoAnything else is harder - and for many people, impossibly hard. Always has been this way, likely always will be.
- throwawayboise 5y agoMost people just want to pay the bills and put food on the table.