et's look at how we might use statistical information to analyze data!

So, you will find something you are interested in studying and choose an aspect you want to research (I might look at how the cost of veterinary care has increased). Collect information on this topic and make a statement about your data (I might argue that the cost of veterinary care hasn't exceeded inflation). BE SURE TO CITE YOUR SOURCES SO OTHERS CAN CHECK YOUR DATA. After your data and decision is posted, we can discuss our point of view on it. It's actually most fun to play devil's advocate and choose the opposite opinion and try to refute it!

• Your first post will be your data and conclusion,

The nature of statistics is there is not always a right or wrong answer and we may disagree on the interpretation of the data. That should be becoming evident by this point! :) I want to make sure with this discussion that if there is disagreement on someone's opinion, we handle it as a debate with constructive feedback on why, statistically, you may disagree. Let's be sure we respect each other!