Commercial air travel is one of the safest forms of transportation, yet there are many who fear flying and struggle to board a plane. Several statistics can be used to argue just how safe flying commercially actually is. Describe the Q statistic and why it is the most appropriate statistic to use to determine the true safety of commercial flight.

Instructions

Explain why the Q statistic is ideal for assessing the probability of fatality in a commercial aviation accident. In your response, compare the Q statistic to at least three other types of statistics that are used with respect to aviation safety. Explain why the Q statistic is better than the each of the other three statistics.