L02: Statistics As Rhetoric

This lecture shows how statistics is used to construct arguments. Following activities should be done, BEFORE next lecture.

  1. Watch ISM L02: Statistics as Rhetoric. 55m You-Tube Lecture
  2. Read power point slides.
  3. Test your comprehension by taking do-it-yourself Quiz QL02 Self Assesment on this lecture.
  4. Solve and submit Graded QL02.
  5. OPTIONAL: Supplementary Materials: See short articles "Beyond Numbers & Material Rewards" and "Economic Recovery by Statistical Manipulation Listed Below".

Beyond Numbers & Material Rewards — Short article (1000 words) on how important things cannot be quantified.

Graded Quiz L02 — Graded quiz marks are included in final marks

L02 Statistics as Rhetoric — 55 min new, simplified lecture.

QL02 Self Assesment — Self assessment quiz on statistics as rhetoric is only for learning purpose. Grade will not be counted however, attempt is compulsory and has its reward